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Desktop installers
Choose the installer for your operating system. Keep your browser extensions up to date and verify the file signature when possible.
Follow this friendly guide to set up Ledger Live, initialize your device, protect your 24‑word recovery phrase, add accounts, and complete your first secure transaction. Every action is approved on your Ledger device—so your private keys never leave it.
Always download from the official source. Avoid search‑ad impersonations and third‑party mirrors. On mobile, double‑check the publisher name in the store listing.
Choose the installer for your operating system. Keep your browser extensions up to date and verify the file signature when possible.
Install from the official app stores only. Enable biometrics after setup for quick, private access to your portfolio view.
Check URLs carefully, avoid shortened links, and never run installers sent over chat or email. In the app, visit My Ledger to verify the device.
Ledger Live supports major networks like BTC, ETH, and SOL, plus many ERC‑20 and other tokens. Some features vary by region and asset.
Tip: Bookmark the official address so you don’t rely on search results when you need updates later.
Connect your device via USB (or Bluetooth where supported) and choose a PIN that’s hard to guess. You’ll use it each time you unlock.
Your 24‑word recovery phrase is the offline backup to your wallet. Write it legibly on paper or steel and store it in two separate, secure locations.
Never digitize the phrase. Don’t type, photograph, or share it. Anyone with the phrase can move funds.
Complete the on‑device verification to ensure every word is correct and in order. This step prevents transcription mistakes from haunting you later.
Open My Ledger in the app to verify the device and install firmware or coin‑app updates when prompted. Updates improve security and compatibility; your assets remain on‑chain and tied to your recovery phrase.
Install the apps for the networks you use. When Ledger Live requests a specific coin app, open the same app on your device so addresses and transactions can be confirmed on‑device.
Go to Accounts → Add account, choose a network (e.g., BTC, ETH, SOL), and open the corresponding coin app on your device. Ledger Live derives public addresses and syncs balances and transaction history.
Display the receive address in the app, then verify the same address on your device screen. Only share or use the address if both match exactly.
Paste the recipient, choose the amount, review network fees, and confirm on the device. If anything looks off—amount, network, or address—decline.
A clean, non‑custodial command center for coins, tokens, and NFTs—always confirmed on your device.
Track performance and allocations across chains with real‑time fiat values. Filter by account or asset and export CSVs for records.
Browse supported NFTs with collection metadata and contract details. Transfers are approved on‑device for accuracy.
Compare quotes from integrated partners while maintaining self‑custody. Availability and fees vary by region and asset.
Delegate to validators for supported networks and watch rewards accrue to your addresses—no surrendering your keys.
Use a secure bridge to connect to dApps with per‑account permissions so you only expose what’s necessary.
Customize analytics, clear cache, and choose which accounts interact with partners to keep data sharing minimal.
Human‑readable, on‑device prompts show amounts, addresses, and networks before you approve.
Use My Ledger for updates and app management. Remove and reinstall coin apps without affecting on‑chain funds.
| Capability | Ledger Live + device | Software‑only wallet |
|---|---|---|
| Key storage | Secure element on hardware | Keys on computer/phone |
| Approvals | On‑device, human‑readable prompts | On‑screen only |
| NFTs | Integrated view & transfers | Varies by wallet |
| Web3 permissions | Per‑account via secure bridge | Extension‑level permissions |
| Recovery | 24‑word offline phrase | Seed or custodial credentials |
Remember: Assets live on the blockchain. The app is a window; your device + 24 words are the keys.
Click Sync in Accounts, ensure the correct derivation/account type, and add missing tokens under their parent network.
Reinstall coin apps if prompted. Funds remain on‑chain and tied to your recovery phrase.
You can display an address in the app, but for maximum safety verify the address on your device before sharing.
Send assets to your Ledger account addresses on the correct network. Keep enough native coin for gas when moving tokens.
Yes, for supported assets. You keep custody; approvals happen on the device.
No. The 24‑word recovery phrase is the offline backup that restores access. Store it securely and privately.
No. Genuine support will never ask for your recovery phrase. Only you should ever see it.
Only from the official source. Bookmark it and avoid search‑ad links and mirror sites.
Install Ledger Live, pair your device, and approve your first secure transaction—guided from start to finish.
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Swaps, bridges, on‑ramps, and staking may be provided by third‑party partners. Features, availability, and fees vary by region and asset. Review partner terms before use.