This unique guide helps you download Ledger Live, initialize your Ledger device, protect your recovery phrase, add accounts, and make your first secure transfer. Every action is confirmed on the device, keeping your private keys offline and under your control.
Always use the official source. Avoid search‑ad look‑alikes and file‑sharing mirrors.
Tip: On mobile, double‑check the publisher name in the store listing before installing.
Connect the device via USB (or Bluetooth where supported) and choose a memorable, private PIN. You’ll enter this each time you unlock the device.
The recovery phrase is your offline backup. Write it on paper or steel and store it in two separate, secure locations. Confirm each word on the device to ensure accuracy.
Never digitize the phrase. Don’t type it into a computer or phone, don’t photograph it, and never share it with anyone.
Open My Ledger within the app to verify your device and install firmware or coin‑app updates when prompted.
Go to Accounts → Add account, choose a network, and open the same coin app on your device. Ledger Live derives public addresses and syncs balances and history.
Receive: Display your address on the device and verify it matches the app before sharing. Send: Paste the recipient, set the amount, check fees, then approve on the device.
A modern, non‑custodial dashboard for coins, tokens, and NFTs—with on‑device confirmations.
Track assets across networks in a single view. Filter by account or chain and export CSVs for records and taxes.
Browse supported NFTs with collection metadata and contract details, and transfer only after confirming the address on device.
Compare quotes from integrated partners while maintaining self‑custody. Availability varies by region and asset.
Delegate to validators for supported assets. Rewards accrue to your addresses; approvals happen on the device.
Connect to Web3 with per‑account permissions so you only expose what’s necessary for the task at hand.
Tune analytics, clear cache, and choose exactly which accounts interact with third‑party services.
Always display and verify receive addresses on the device before sharing them widely.
Check the amount, network, and address on the device screen, then approve. If anything looks off, decline.
| Myth | Fact |
|---|---|
| “The app stores my crypto.” | Funds live on the blockchain. The app is a window; your device + 24 words control access. |
| “Support can restore my wallet.” | Only the 24‑word recovery phrase (and passphrase if used) can restore access. |
| “Updates move my funds.” | Updates change software, not ownership. Assets remain tied to your phrase. |
| “Screenshots of my phrase are fine.” | Digital copies are risky. Keep the phrase offline—paper or steel—stored securely. |
Click Sync in Accounts, confirm the correct derivation/account type, and add missing tokens under their parent network.
If prompted, reinstall coin apps. Funds stay on‑chain and remain linked to your recovery phrase.
You can show a receive address in the app, but for maximum safety, verify it on the device before sharing.
Send assets to your Ledger account addresses using the correct network. Keep enough native coin for gas when moving tokens.
Yes, for supported assets. You keep custody; rewards accrue to your addresses.
No. The 24‑word recovery phrase is the offline backup that restores access to funds.
Download the app, pair your device, and make your first secure transaction—guided every step of the way.
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Integrated services like swaps, bridges, and staking may be offered by third‑party partners and vary by jurisdiction. Fees and availability can change. Review partner terms before use.