Ledger® Live: Wallet | Getting started with Ledger

Ledger® Live Wallet is the official application developed by Ledger to securely manage, buy, sell, and grow your cryptocurrency portfolio. Designed to work hand-in-hand with Ledger hardware wallets like the Ledger Nano S and Ledger Nano X, the Ledger Live Wallet provides users with a safe and intuitive platform to control their digital assets — all while keeping their private keys offline and protected.

What Is Ledger® Live Wallet?

The Ledger® Live Wallet is more than just a wallet app — it's a complete crypto management platform. Available for both desktop and mobile devices, it allows users to:

  • Send and receive cryptocurrencies quickly and securely
  • Track portfolio performance in real-time
  • Stake crypto to earn rewards
  • Buy, swap, and sell digital assets with integrated partners
  • Install apps for supported cryptocurrencies
  • Access NFTs and DeFi securely using third-party integrations

Ledger Live works as the control interface, while the Ledger hardware wallet ensures private keys never leave the device — creating a powerful combination of usability and security.

Key Features of Ledger® Live Wallet

🔒 Top-Tier Security

When using the Ledger Live Wallet with a Ledger Nano S or Nano X, every transaction must be physically approved on your hardware device. This ensures that even if your computer is compromised, your funds remain safe.

📲 Mobile and Desktop Access

Ledger Live is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as iOS and Android. You can manage your portfolio from anywhere, whether you're at home or on the go.

📈 Real-Time Portfolio Tracking

The built-in portfolio tracker in Ledger® Live Wallet lets you monitor your holdings and view asset performance across all your accounts in one clean interface.

🔁 Swap and Exchange Crypto

With services like Changelly and ParaSwap integrated into the app, you can swap one cryptocurrency for another directly within Ledger Live — securely and without leaving the app.

🪙 Staking and Rewards

Ledger Live supports staking for coins like Ethereum (ETH), Tezos (XTZ), Polkadot (DOT), and more. Earn passive income while keeping your funds secured by your Ledger device.

🛍️ Buy and Sell Crypto

Purchase crypto assets using fiat through trusted partners like MoonPay or Coinify, directly within the app. You retain full control of your private keys — unlike with centralized exchanges.

🧩 NFT and DeFi Access

Ledger Live Wallet connects with external apps like MetaMask and WalletConnect, enabling you to interact with NFTs and DeFi protocols while keeping your keys offline on your Ledger device.

How to Get Started

  1. Visit Ledger.com/start and follow the setup guide for your Ledger hardware wallet.
  2. Download and install Ledger Live on your desktop or mobile device.
  3. Connect your Ledger device and create a PIN code.
  4. Write down your 24-word recovery phrase and store it safely offline.
  5. Install apps for the coins you want to manage.
  6. Start managing your crypto with the Ledger® Live Wallet.

Conclusion

The Ledger® Live Wallet is a powerful, all-in-one solution for managing digital assets. It offers the usability of a modern wallet interface while maintaining the world-class security of Ledger's hardware wallets. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced user, Ledger Live gives you the tools to manage, protect, and grow your crypto investments — all from a single platform, where you remain in full control.

Download Ledger® Live today and take the first step toward securing your crypto future.