Ledger® Live – Getting Started with Ledger® Wallet

Quickstart guide: secure setup, accounts, receive/send, and best practices.

Introduction

Ledger® Live is a secure companion app for Ledger hardware wallets. The device holds your private keys offline; Ledger® Live provides a safe interface for viewing balances, sending/receiving funds, and managing firmware and apps.

Step-by-step setup

  1. Unbox & verify: Confirm packaging integrity and use official downloads only.
  2. Install Ledger® Live: Download from the official page above, run installer and open the app.
  3. Initialize device: Create a new wallet or restore using your 24-word seed. Write the seed on paper and store safely.
  4. Add accounts: Use “Add account” for Bitcoin, Ethereum and other supported coins.
  5. Receive & confirm: Click Receive, confirm address on device screen before sharing it.
  6. Send & sign: Enter transaction in Ledger® Live, then confirm and sign on the device.

Security tips

  • Never disclose your 24-word recovery phrase.
  • Only download Ledger® Live from the official site.
  • Double-check addresses on the device screen.
  • Keep device firmware and apps updated.