Getting Started with Ledger Live: Your Crypto Dashboard
The official platform to manage, track, and secure your digital assets.
Ledger Live is the official companion application for Ledger hardware wallets. It allows you to manage your cryptocurrency securely, monitor portfolio performance, interact with Web3 applications, and keep your private keys safe. Designed for both beginners and experienced crypto users, Ledger Live provides a central hub for all your digital asset activities.
With Ledger Live, you can track balances across multiple cryptocurrencies, execute transactions safely, buy and swap assets, and explore staking opportunities—all while keeping full control of your keys inside your Ledger device.
Begin your journey by downloading Ledger Live from the official Ledger website. The app is available for desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux) and mobile devices (iOS and Android). After installation, launch Ledger Live and follow the onboarding process to connect your Ledger hardware wallet securely.
The onboarding process ensures that your device is genuine, your firmware is up-to-date, and your recovery phrase is correctly secured. This step is crucial for protecting your crypto assets from phishing attempts and malware.
Ledger Live communicates directly with your Ledger device to manage accounts and authorize transactions. When prompted, connect your device via USB or Bluetooth (for supported mobile devices). Always verify that the Ledger device shows the correct startup logo and model name before proceeding.
Your private keys never leave the device, and every transaction requires physical confirmation on the hardware wallet itself, ensuring maximum security.
Once your Ledger device is connected, you can add cryptocurrency accounts in Ledger Live. Ledger Live supports a wide range of assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and thousands of ERC-20 and other tokens. Each account generates secure receiving addresses that are verified directly on your device.
With multiple accounts, you can organize your portfolio efficiently, track different asset types, and manage multiple blockchains from a single interface.
Ledger Live’s dashboard provides a clear, real-time overview of your holdings. You can view total balances, track price changes, analyze historical performance, and monitor individual accounts. The intuitive interface allows you to filter assets, label accounts, and quickly assess your crypto portfolio’s health.
This dashboard eliminates the need for multiple tracking tools, giving you all the insights you need in one place while maintaining full security.
Ledger Live makes sending and receiving crypto straightforward and secure. To send funds, enter the recipient address in the app, specify the amount, and verify the transaction details on your Ledger device. This two-step verification ensures that malware or hackers cannot manipulate transaction information.
Receiving crypto is just as simple: generate a receiving address in Ledger Live and confirm it on your device. Share this address with the sender, and your funds will be safely deposited into your wallet.
Ledger Live integrates with trusted partners to enable buying, selling, and swapping cryptocurrencies directly within the app. Transactions are processed securely without exposing your private keys, which remain protected inside your hardware wallet. This feature simplifies portfolio management by reducing the need to rely on third-party exchanges.
Whether you want to diversify your holdings, convert one asset to another, or purchase crypto with fiat currency, Ledger Live provides a seamless and secure experience.
Ledger Live also allows you to connect to Web3 applications safely. Whether you are staking, minting NFTs, participating in decentralized finance (DeFi), or using dApps, your Ledger device signs every transaction directly. This ensures your private keys never leave the device while giving you full control over your digital interactions.
By integrating Web3 support into Ledger Live, users can access emerging blockchain ecosystems with hardware-level security and confidence.
Ledger Live is regularly updated to improve security, add new features, and expand support for more cryptocurrencies. Always install the latest version of the app and firmware for your Ledger device to benefit from security patches and enhancements.
Maintain strong security practices: keep your recovery phrase offline, verify every transaction on-device, and avoid unofficial downloads or websites.
Beyond basic portfolio management, Ledger Live offers advanced tools like staking for supported coins, portfolio analytics, and real-time market data. Explore these features to maximize your crypto strategy while keeping security at the forefront.