1️⃣ Why Start with Ledger Live®?
Ledger Live® is your secure, feature-rich gateway to managing cryptocurrencies. It connects with your Ledger® hardware wallet to let you:
- Sign transactions on-chain with absolute confidence
- View and manage a growing portfolio of 5,500+ supported crypto assets
- Install coin-specific apps securely onto your Ledger device
- Swap currencies, buy crypto, stake assets, and explore NFTs or DeFi—all within a trusted interface
Every interaction is authenticated by your hardware device—keeping your private keys safeguarded.
2️⃣ Download Your Ledger Live App
Head to the official start page at ledger.com/start to download Ledger Live:
- Desktop: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Mobile: iOS and Android
Only download Ledger Live from ledger.com/start—this ensures authenticity and protects against phishing attempts.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
3️⃣ Install & Launch Ledger Live
After downloading:
- Install the app on your device
- Launch it and click “Get Started” to begin the guided setup—whether configuring a new wallet or restoring an existing one:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
4️⃣ Set Up or Restore Your Device
Ledger Live will prompt you to select how you want to proceed:
- Set up as a new device—you’ll be asked to choose a PIN and record your recovery phrase (24 words):contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Restore from existing recovery phrase—enter your 24 words to recover your wallet:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Never enter your recovery phrase online or share it—Ledger never asks for it. It's your private backup.:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
5️⃣ Complete the Security Checklist
Ledger Live includes a vital security step to verify your device:
- Click “Check my Nano” to confirm your hardware is genuine to Ledger’s secure standards:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Press both buttons on your device to authorize and proceed.
Once confirmed, you’re ready to move forward with total confidence.
6️⃣ Enhance Privacy in App (Optional)
To keep your app personalized and secure:
- Set a password lock within Ledger Live to restrict unauthorized access:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- On mobile, enable biometric unlock (face or fingerprint) for convenience and safety:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
7️⃣ Analytics & Crash Reports
Ledger lets you choose whether to share anonymous data to improve their services:
- Toggle analytics to help refine user experience
- Allow crash reports to assist in improving app stability:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
8️⃣ Install Coin Apps & Add Accounts
In Ledger Live:
- Go to the Manager tab to install apps for supported cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum)
- Then, switch to the Accounts tab to add wallets and view balances
9️⃣ Start Managing Crypto
With your accounts added, Ledger Live empowers you to:
- Send and receive funds
- Swap between assets
- Buy crypto using fiat partners
- Stake supported assets for rewards
- Access NFTs and DeFi via integrations
Every transaction requires confirmation on your hardware device—no transaction is final without your active approval.
🔄 Keep It Updated
Stay secure:
- Regularly update your device firmware via Ledger Live
- Ledger Live will notify you of updates—install them promptly
🆘 Need Help?
If anything goes off-track:
- Visit the official Help Center at support.ledger.com
- Explore Ledger Academy for tutorials and videos:contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Remember: Ledger will never ask for your seed phrase. If asked, it’s a phishing attempt.:contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}