Ledger Live — Wallet, Portfolio Tracking & Desktop Login

Ledger Live is the official companion app for Ledger hardware wallets. Use it to add accounts, track your portfolio in real time, authenticate actions on desktop, and manage firmware and security settings — while your private keys remain offline.

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What Ledger Live Does

Ledger Live is designed as a secure, feature-rich interface that pairs with your Ledger device. It gives you a unified view of your holdings and a secure way to sign transactions on desktop and mobile.

Account & Wallet Management

Install apps for supported blockchains on your Ledger device, create or restore accounts, and manage multiple cryptocurrencies from one secure interface.

Portfolio Tracking

See balances, historical charts, and P&L across all accounts. Ledger Live consolidates on-chain balances and price feeds so you can track performance at a glance.

Send & Receive

Prepare transactions in Ledger Live and confirm them directly on your Ledger device — every signature stays on the hardware wallet for maximum security.

Buy, Swap & Stake

Integrated partners let you buy crypto, swap tokens, or stake supported assets without exposing private keys. Ledger Live compares providers and routes operations through your hardware signer.

Device & Firmware Management

Ledger Live guides firmware updates, device checks, and recovery flows — ensuring authenticity and reducing risk of tampered firmware.

How Desktop Login Works

There is no email/password login for your wallet; authentication is performed by your Ledger device. Connect via USB (or Bluetooth for supported models), open Ledger Live desktop, and confirm actions on the device screen. Ledger Live acts as the interface while your private keys remain inside the hardware.

Security Tips

  • Always download Ledger Live from the official site.
  • Never enter your recovery phrase into any app or website.
  • Verify addresses and transaction details on your device before approving.
  • Keep firmware and Ledger Live updated regularly.
Warning: Fake apps and phishing scams have been used to trick users into revealing seed phrases. Only use official downloads and consult Ledger support for verification if uncertain.

Detailed Best Practices

Use a durable offline backup (metal plate) for your recovery phrase. Consider enabling passphrases for hidden accounts if you understand the recovery implications. For high-value holdings, distribute keys across multiple hardware devices and consider multisig setups. Always double-check the recipient address on your Ledger device before approving any outgoing transfer — this step mitigates malware that attempts to swap addresses on the host machine.