What Is Ledger Live?

🛡️ Ledger Live is the official crypto wallet and portfolio management app developed by Ledger for use with its hardware wallets like the Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X, and Ledger Stax. It’s designed to give users full control over their digital assets while keeping private keys securely offline.

🚀 What You Can Do with Ledger Live

Ledger Live is more than just a wallet—it’s a full-featured crypto hub:

  • Send & Receive Crypto Easily transfer assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and thousands of other tokens.
  • Buy & Sell Purchase crypto using credit/debit cards or bank transfers via integrated partners like MoonPay and PayPal.
  • Swap Tokens Exchange one cryptocurrency for another without leaving the app.
  • Stake & Earn Rewards Stake coins such as ETH, DOT, and ATOM to earn passive income while maintaining full custody.
  • Track Your Portfolio Monitor real-time balances, market performance, and transaction history.
  • Manage NFTs View and store NFTs across supported blockchains.
  • Access Web3 Apps Connect to decentralized apps (dApps) using WalletConnect or the Ledger Extension.

🔐 Why Ledger Live Is Secure

Ledger Live works hand-in-hand with your Ledger hardware wallet to ensure:

  • Private Keys Stay Offline All transactions are signed inside the device, keeping your keys safe from online threats.
  • Physical Confirmation Every action must be approved on your Ledger device screen.
  • Secure Element Chip Ledger wallets use certified chips to protect against tampering.
  • No Cloud Storage Your data stays on your device—no email or password login required2.

🛠️ Getting Started

  1. Download Ledger Live from the official Ledger site for desktop or mobile.
  2. Connect Your Ledger Device via USB or Bluetooth (Nano X).
  3. Initialize or Restore Your Wallet using your recovery phrase.
  4. Install Crypto Apps for each asset you want to manage.
  5. Start Managing Your Portfolio with confidence.

Ledger Live is trusted by over 7 million users worldwide and supports 5,500+ coins and tokens2. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned investor, it’s your all-in-one solution for secure crypto management.