Ledger Live - Secure Crypto Management

Manage accounts, check balances, install apps, and sign transactions with confidence.

Ledger Live — your gateway to secure self-custody

Ledger Live is the companion app for Ledger hardware wallets. It centralizes account management across multiple blockchains, provides firmware updates, and facilitates secure transaction signing. Your private keys remain on the device at all times.

Manage accounts
Add, remove, and synchronize balances across coins.
Install apps
Only install official apps for supported chains.
Secure updates
Firmware updates are signed and validated before installation.
Private keys never leave your Ledger device
Approve every transaction on-device
Support for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many chains
12
Connected accounts
34
Installed apps
1.2 BTC
Total balance

Practical workflow

1) Connect your Ledger device and unlock it with your PIN. 2) Open Ledger Live and allow the app to enumerate accounts. 3) Initiate a send from Ledger Live; the host constructs the transaction and sends it to the device. 4) Verify recipient, amount, and fee on the device display. 5) Physically confirm the transaction — the device signs inside the secure element and returns the signature to the host.

Developer & integration notes

Ledger exposes transports (HID, WebUSB) and APIs for app installation and transaction signing. Use canonical serialization, bind chains with network IDs, and validate signatures locally. For custodial services, use hardware modules and consider multisig for redundancy.

Frequently asked questions

What if my Ledger device is lost?
Restore from your recovery phrase on a new Ledger or compatible wallet. If you used a passphrase, you'll need it to access that hidden wallet.
Can Ledger Live be used without a Ledger device?
Ledger Live requires a Ledger device for signing and key management; some read-only features may be available, but signing always needs the hardware wallet.
How are firmware updates secured?
Updates are digitally signed by Ledger and verified by the bootloader. Never install firmware from unofficial sources.