Ledger Live App®

The Gateway to Secure Crypto Sovereignty

Your All-in-One Crypto Powerhouse

Ledger Live is the essential companion for your Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X, or Stax. It bridges the gap between your offline private keys and the digital world of Web3, DeFi, and NFTs.

Seamless Management of Digital Assets

Buy & Sell

Purchase Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 100+ other assets directly through our integrated partners. The assets are sent straight to the safety of your hardware wallet.

Swap & Exchange

Exchange one cryptocurrency for another without ever leaving the security of your cold storage environment. Speed meets safety.

The Architecture of Cold Storage

Unlike "Hot Wallets" (software-only apps), Ledger Live works in tandem with a Secure Element (SE) chip. This ensures that your private keys—the "DNA" of your crypto—never leave the physical device. Even if your computer is compromised by malware, your funds remain unreachable because transactions must be physically confirmed on the device buttons.

The 24-Word Recovery Phrase

Your "Secret Recovery Phrase" is your ultimate backup. Ledger Live helps you verify this phrase periodically through the "Recovery Check" app, ensuring you are always prepared for the unexpected.

Put Your Assets to Work

Why let your crypto sit idle? Through Ledger Live, you can participate in "Proof of Stake" (PoS) networks to earn rewards directly in your wallet.

Visualize Your Digital Art

Manage your NFT collections on Ethereum and Polygon with full visual support. View, send, and receive NFTs with the same level of security you apply to your coins. No more "blind signing"—Ledger Live aims for clear-signing transparency.

Getting Started: A Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Download & Install: Always ensure you are downloading the official version from the verified website.
  2. Initialize Device: Connect your Nano or Stax and choose "Set up as new device."
  3. Write Down Your Phrase: Use the provided recovery sheets. Never store these digitally.
  4. Add Accounts: Install apps for specific coins (e.g., Bitcoin app) and create your accounts to generate receiving addresses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I lose my phone or computer?

Your funds are on the blockchain, and your keys are on your Ledger device. Simply reinstall the app on a new machine and your funds will reappear once you connect your device.

Does Ledger Live store my data?

Ledger Live is a local interface. It stores your transaction history locally on your device for fast access, but your private keys remain exclusively on your hardware wallet.

Ledger Live App® | Official Crypto Management Setup