Ledger Live — Secure, simple management for your crypto
Ledger Live is the companion app for Ledger hardware wallets that lets you view and manage your cryptocurrency portfolio, send and receive coins, buy and swap assets, stake supported tokens, and keep your device firmware and apps up to date — all from a single, private interface.
Portfolio at a glance
Track balances, historic performance, and asset allocation across accounts and multiple devices.
Buy & Swap
Purchase crypto with fiat or instantly swap between supported tokens via integrated partners.
Staking & Rewards
Stake supported cryptocurrencies to earn rewards directly through the app without exposing private keys.
Core features
Ledger Live combines a range of useful features for both beginners and advanced users while keeping your private keys offline on a Ledger hardware device.
- Account management: Create, restore and manage multiple accounts and cryptocurrencies in one place.
- Secure transactions: Every send or swap is verified on your Ledger device so private keys never leave the secure element.
- App catalog & firmware: Install or update coin apps and firmware safely with official signatures.
- Buy, Sell, Swap: Integrated partners allow direct fiat on-ramps and token swaps without exposing keys.
- Portfolio analytics: See historic charts, profit/loss and performance by asset or account.
- Notifications & alerts: Receive notifications for firmware updates, transactions and security advisories.
Security & privacy
Security is the central design goal of Ledger Live. The app intentionally keeps sensitive operations tied to the Ledger hardware device so that private keys are never exposed to your computer or phone. Key security points include:
- Hardware-enforced keys: Private keys are generated and stored in the Ledger device's secure element.
- Transaction verification: All transaction details are displayed on the device screen for manual confirmation.
- Open-source components: Portions of the Ledger Live stack are open-source and undergo regular audits.
- Recovery seed: A 24-word recovery phrase is the only backup; never share it and store it offline.
- Data minimization: Ledger Live minimizes server-side data and uses encrypted channels for communication.
Getting started
- Download Ledger Live for your platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android).
- Install the Ledger Live application and create a new device or restore an existing wallet using your recovery phrase.
- Install coin apps through the Manager and add accounts for the tokens you want to manage.
- Use the "Receive" function to generate addresses and the "Send" function to sign transactions securely with your Ledger device.