Welcome to the official guide for getting started with Ledger® Live Login®. Whether you’re a crypto novice or an experienced investor, this page walks you through everything you need to know to access, set up, and secure your Ledger Live account with confidence.
Ledger® Live is the official desktop and mobile application provided by Ledger, the trusted name in hardware wallets. It acts as a user interface to your Ledger hardware wallet (Nano S, Nano X) and allows you to manage your cryptocurrencies and NFTs in a secure environment.
With Ledger Live, you can:
The application supports over 5,500 digital assets, ensuring flexibility for most crypto portfolios.
Security is paramount in the world of cryptocurrency. Ledger Live is designed to work hand-in-hand with Ledger hardware wallets, offering a double layer of protection:
By combining these elements, users enjoy cold storage security with the convenience of an intuitive software dashboard.
Before logging in, you’ll need to download Ledger Live on your preferred platform. Ledger Live is available on:
👉 Official download link: https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live
⚠️ Important: Always download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website. Avoid third-party websites to protect yourself from phishing or malware.
Once installed, setting up Ledger Live involves just a few simple steps:
Launch Ledger Live and select your preferred language (English is default for en-US users). You’ll be prompted with a welcome screen.
Choose whether you're setting up a new Ledger device or restoring from an existing one. Plug in your Ledger Nano S or Nano X via USB (or Bluetooth for Nano X on mobile).
Ledger does not store your recovery phrase. Write it down on paper and store it in a secure, offline location. Never share it digitally or online.
Once your device is initialized and linked to the Ledger Live app, accessing your dashboard becomes straightforward.
Open the Ledger Live app on your device (desktop or mobile).
Plug in your Ledger device (Nano S/Nano X). For Nano X, Bluetooth is also supported on mobile.
Enter your PIN directly on your hardware wallet. This ensures that even if your computer is compromised, your crypto assets remain safe.
Ledger Live will automatically detect your device and sync your portfolio, allowing you to view balances, transactions, and apps.
That’s it! You’re now logged in and ready to manage your crypto securely.
Once inside the app, Ledger Live offers a comprehensive suite of tools:
Your dashboard gives an overview of your total holdings, performance history, and asset breakdown.
Each cryptocurrency you add is listed as an individual account. You can manage multiple accounts per crypto.
You can use third-party services integrated within Ledger Live to:
Ledger Live supports staking for coins like Ethereum, Tezos, Solana, Polkadot, and others. You can earn passive income while keeping your assets secure.
You can receive crypto by generating an address and confirming it on your hardware device. For sending, enter the recipient address and verify the transaction on your Ledger device.
Ledger Live is more than just a portfolio tracker. Here are some advanced tools you can access:
Connect your wallet to Web3 apps like Uniswap, Compound, and OpenSea directly using Ledger Live + Ledger Extension (for browsers). This allows safe interaction with DeFi and NFTs.
Ledger Live supports viewing and managing Ethereum and Polygon NFTs in-app. You can send, receive, and view metadata for each NFT securely.
Add custom ERC-20 tokens manually if not detected automatically. You can also hide assets you don’t want to display.
Ledger Live is designed for high security, but it’s important to follow best practices:
For extra protection, you can enable password lock in the Ledger Live settings.
Ledger® Live Login® (en-US) – Getting Started is your first step toward safe and effective cryptocurrency management. By combining the ease of Ledger Live with the unmatched security of Ledger hardware wallets, you gain full control over your digital assets in a user-friendly environment.
Whether you’re buying your first Bitcoin or managing a diverse portfolio of DeFi assets, Ledger Live is a reliable, secure, and intuitive companion.
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