Overview — What Ledger Live does

Ledger Live is a unified application for managing cryptocurrency holdings when paired with a Ledger hardware wallet. It provides account management, transaction history, built-in exchange and swap integrations, staking, and secure signing for DeFi interactions. Ledger Live supports many blockchains and is designed to keep private keys on your hardware device at all times.

Quick start

  1. Buy an official Ledger hardware wallet and visit Ledger.com/start.
  2. Install Ledger Live from Ledger Live App Download.
  3. Follow on-screen prompts to initialize your device, create a PIN and secure your recovery phrase.
  4. Connect accounts, enable apps on your device, and start interacting with DeFi or monitoring markets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Ledger Live and do I still need a Ledger hardware wallet?

Ledger Live is the companion app for Ledger hardware wallets. It is not a wallet by itself — you need a Ledger device to securely store private keys and sign transactions.

2. Can I use Ledger Live to access DeFi apps?

Yes. Ledger Live integrates with browser extensions and WalletConnect so you can connect safely to many DeFi dApps while keeping signing on your device.

3. Where do I download Ledger Live?

Always download from the official page: Ledger Live App Download.

4. Is Ledger Live available on desktop and mobile?

Yes — Ledger Live is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Use the official download links on Ledger's site.

5. What should I do if Ledger Live can't connect to my device?

Check cables, permissions, firmware/app updates, and consult Ledger Support for step-by-step troubleshooting.

6. Can I swap tokens inside Ledger Live?

Ledger Live supports built-in swap and exchange partners. Swaps are signed by your Ledger device to keep your keys secure.