Open the official app
Launch Ledger Live on your desktop or mobile device. If you still need the app, find the download from Ledger’s official website—not from a message or search ad.
A clearer way to get started
A considered, security-first guide to Ledger Live login, device access, and managing your digital assets with confidence.
01 — THE ESSENTIALS
Ledger Live is a companion app for managing your Ledger device and crypto accounts. There is no web login page where you should enter your recovery phrase.
Launch Ledger Live on your desktop or mobile device. If you still need the app, find the download from Ledger’s official website—not from a message or search ad.
Unlock your hardware wallet with its PIN and connect it as prompted. Ledger Live pairs with your device; it does not ask you to type your recovery phrase into a website.
Check the account and network details on your device screen before approving an action. Your device is the trusted place to confirm transaction details.
A quick security check
Ledger will never ask you to enter your 24-word recovery phrase online, in Ledger Live, or over the phone. Anyone asking for it is trying to take control of your assets.
02 — KEEP CONTROL
GOOD HABITS, BUILT INRead the recipient address and transaction details on your Ledger’s trusted screen before approving.
Keep your phrase offline and private. Never photograph it, type it into a site, or share it with support.
Update Ledger Live and your device firmware through the official app, and pause if anything feels unexpected.
03 — THE FIELD NOTES
READ / 02 MINA little preparation goes a long way when you’re managing digital assets.
Ledger Live is the companion app that helps you manage accounts connected to a Ledger hardware wallet. Getting started is less like signing into a conventional website and more like securely connecting your own device. Download the app only from Ledger’s official website or the verified app store listing, then open it and follow the prompts to connect or pair your Ledger device.
Your recovery phrase is the master backup to your wallet—not a password for logging in. Keep it offline, private, and safely stored. Ledger Live, a support representative, or a legitimate website will never need you to enter it. Treat any unexpected request as a warning sign and stop before proceeding.
When reviewing an account or preparing a transaction, take a moment to confirm the network, recipient, and amount. Check the final details directly on your hardware wallet screen before approving: this is the important last step that helps protect against altered information on a computer or phone.
For fewer surprises, keep the app and device software up to date through official channels, use a device PIN, and pause if a prompt feels unusual. Self-custody gives you more control—and makes careful habits part of the experience.
GOOD TO KNOW
Ledger Live is an application for desktop and mobile. Use official Ledger channels to download it; do not enter your recovery phrase into a login page.
Consult Ledger’s official help center for recovery steps. Do not share your recovery phrase with anyone offering help in a message or call.
Review the transaction details on your Ledger hardware wallet screen and approve only if they match what you intend to do.