What Ledger Live does
Ledger Live is the companion application for Ledger hardware wallets. It provides a single interface to manage multiple crypto accounts, check real-time balances and market prices, install device apps, stake supported assets, and perform swaps — all with private keys securely stored on your Ledger device. Ledger Live is available on desktop and mobile and works in tandem with your Ledger device to ensure transactions are always signed on-device.
Account management
Create, import, and manage multiple accounts across dozens of blockchains — view portfolio balance, history, and transaction details in one place.
Secure signing
All critical actions — like sending funds or enabling smart-contract permissions — require you to confirm on your Ledger device, ensuring private keys never leave the hardware.
Staking & earning
Stake supported tokens directly in Ledger Live to earn rewards without exposing private keys to external platforms.
Why choose Ledger Live
Ledger Live combines ease-of-use with strong security guarantees. By keeping signing operations on-device and providing clear device prompts, it minimizes the risk of remote compromise. Ledger Live is continually updated to support new assets and integrations; official channels and signed updates help maintain a secure, trustworthy toolchain.
Install & connect
Download Ledger Live from the official site and follow the onboarding flow to connect your Ledger device, initialize or restore a wallet, and add accounts for the blockchains you use.
Install apps
Use the Manager in Ledger Live to install blockchain apps on your device. Apps isolate blockchain logic and ensure only necessary code is present on the device.
Manage & transact
Create receive addresses, send funds, and review transaction details. Always verify addresses and amounts on your Ledger device screen before confirming.
Update & maintain
Keep Ledger Live and your device firmware updated using official releases to benefit from security patches and feature improvements.
Advanced features and integrations
Ledger Live integrates third-party services for swaps, DeFi interactions, and NFT viewing while maintaining device-signed approvals. Where possible, Ledger partners provide non-custodial integrations so your keys remain in your control. Developers can use Ledger’s libraries and documentation for deeper integrations. For professional or institutional use, Ledger offers advanced custody solutions.
Security model
Ledger Live is a host application; the secure element on Ledger devices stores private keys and performs cryptographic operations. This separation ensures that even if a computer is compromised, private keys are never exposed. Ledger publishes documentation and best practices to help users maintain a secure environment.