A concise, practical walkthrough to help new users securely install, log in and begin using Ledger Live — with official resources and best practices.
Ledger Live is the official application for managing Ledger hardware wallets and your crypto portfolio. This guide covers the essential steps for downloading Ledger Live, connecting your Ledger device, signing in, and following security best practices.
Always download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website or official app stores — never from search results that look suspicious.
Visit the official Ledger Live download page to choose the right version for Windows, macOS, Linux or mobile.
Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen steps. On mobile, install Ledger Live from the official app store.
If you have a new Ledger device, follow Ledger's start guide to initialize your device, create a PIN and write down your recovery phrase securely.
On first launch, Ledger Live will guide you to either create a new device or restore from an existing recovery phrase using your hardware device — never type your recovery phrase into the app or into a website.
Ledger Live stores account metadata locally and uses the hardware device to sign transactions. You can protect the local app with an optional password, but the recovery phrase + device PIN remain the core security elements.
Verify the download URL and checksums when available. Ledger provides signature checks for Ledger Live installers.
Your 24‑word phrase is the master key. Ledger and any legitimate service will never ask for it.
Advanced users may opt for a passphrase (39th word) for extra security — understand the tradeoffs before using it.
This presentation references official Ledger resources for step‑by‑step help and deeper learning: