The Ledger Live wallet serves as the comprehensive management platform for Ledger® hardware wallets, bridging the gap between secure cold storage and convenient portfolio management. This sophisticated application transforms your hardware wallet into a full-featured cryptocurrency command center while maintaining the uncompromising security standards that Ledger® is renowned for.
Unlike traditional software wallets that compromise security for convenience, the Ledger Live wallet maintains a unique security architecture where private keys remain permanently isolated within your hardware device. The application handles all the user-friendly features of portfolio management, transaction creation, and market interaction while ensuring that sensitive cryptographic operations occur exclusively within the secure element of your Ledger® device.
Real-time portfolio tracking with interactive charts, performance analytics, and comprehensive asset allocation across 5,500+ supported cryptocurrencies and tokens.
Send and receive cryptocurrencies with hardware-level verification. Every transaction requires physical device confirmation through the Ledger Live Login process.
Participate in proof-of-stake networks and earn rewards directly through Ledger Live while maintaining full custody of your assets with your hardware device.
Swap cryptocurrencies through partner exchanges directly within the application, eliminating the need to transfer assets to external platforms.
Full-featured desktop application for Windows, macOS, and Linux with complete wallet management, advanced trading, and comprehensive portfolio analytics.
Download: Available through Ledger Live download portal
Mobile companion for iOS and Android providing portfolio monitoring, receive address management, and basic account operations with synchronized data.
Browser-based access through Ledger.com/start for initial device setup and firmware management with seamless transition to desktop application.
Connect securely to decentralized applications and DeFi protocols through Ledger Live's Web3 capabilities, providing hardware-level security for your decentralized finance activities while maintaining easy access to the growing ecosystem of dApps.
View and manage your NFT collections directly within Ledger Live, with support for major NFT standards and marketplaces. Maintain hardware-level security for your digital collectibles while enjoying convenient portfolio management.
Create and manage multiple accounts for each cryptocurrency, organize assets by purpose (savings, trading, staking), and maintain separate transaction histories for different financial strategies and use cases.
Optional encrypted backup of your application data ensures that your settings, accounts, and transaction history can be restored if you switch computers or need to reinstall the application.
No, the Ledger Live wallet is specifically designed to work exclusively with Ledger® hardware devices. While you can download and explore the interface without a device, full functionality requires a connected Ledger Nano X, Nano S Plus, or other supported hardware wallet. The application relies on the hardware device for private key storage and transaction signing to maintain its security model. For software-only solutions, consider other wallet options available in the market.
Ledger Live Desktop provides complete functionality including transaction signing, application management, staking operations, exchange features, and full portfolio management. The Ledger Live App for mobile focuses on portfolio monitoring, receive address generation, and basic account management. While convenient for on-the-go monitoring, most sensitive operations still require connection to your hardware device through the desktop application to maintain security standards.
Your cryptocurrencies are never stored in Ledger Live or on your Ledger® device. The assets exist on their respective blockchains, and Ledger Live is simply an interface that helps you manage them. Your private keys, which control access to your blockchain assets, are securely stored in your Ledger® hardware device. The application helps you view balances, create transactions, and interact with various blockchain networks while your keys remain safely isolated in the hardware's secure element.
The Ledger Live Login process is highly secure as it requires physical connection to your hardware device and PIN verification on the device itself. Unlike software wallets that rely on passwords vulnerable to keyloggers, Ledger Live requires you to physically approve connections and transactions on your hardware device. This ensures that even if your computer is compromised, attackers cannot access your funds without physical access to your device and knowledge of your PIN.
Yes, Ledger Live fully supports multiple devices within the same application installation. You can easily switch between different Ledger® hardware wallets or manage accounts across multiple devices simultaneously. This feature is particularly useful for users who maintain separate devices for different purposes, security levels, or to organize assets across multiple hardware wallets for enhanced organization and security segregation.
Your funds remain completely secure and accessible since they're controlled by your Ledger® hardware device and recovery phrase, not the Ledger Live application itself. If you need to reinstall Ledger Live or switch computers, simply install the application on the new system, connect your hardware device, and your accounts will be accessible. If you've used the encrypted backup feature, your transaction history and settings can be restored, but your funds are always accessible through your hardware device regardless of the application status.