Overview
Ledger Live desktop app allows you to manage multiple cryptocurrencies safely. Your private keys never leave the hardware device, while Ledger Live provides a user-friendly interface for accounts, transactions, swaps, and firmware updates.
Install & Setup
- Download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website and install for your OS (Windows, macOS, Linux).
- Open Ledger Live, choose Get started, and follow prompts to set up a new device or restore an existing one.
- Connect and unlock your Ledger device. Use the Manager to install required coin apps.
Daily Operations
- Receive: Select account → Receive. Verify the address on your Ledger device before sharing.
- Send: Create a transaction and confirm it on your device.
- Swap / Buy: Use integrated partners in Ledger Live; review fees and provider terms.
- Firmware: Only update firmware via Ledger Live, ensuring recovery phrase is safe.
Security Tips
Do:
- Keep recovery phrase offline; never enter it into Ledger Live or any website.
- Download Ledger Live only from the official site and verify authenticity.
- Share your recovery phrase or private keys.
- Install apps or firmware from untrusted sources.