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Keys Stay Offline
Your private keys remain in the device’s secure element—not on your computer or phone. Even if your PC is infected, an attacker cannot sign without the device and your consent.
This friendly guide walks you from download to your first secure transaction. You’ll install Ledger Live, initialize your Ledger device, protect your 24‑word recovery phrase, add accounts, and learn the safest way to receive and send. All approvals happen on the device—because your keys should never leave it.
Ledger Live is your dashboard; your Ledger device is the gatekeeper. Every transaction is confirmed on the device with clear, human‑readable prompts.
Your private keys remain in the device’s secure element—not on your computer or phone. Even if your PC is infected, an attacker cannot sign without the device and your consent.
Amounts, addresses, and networks are shown on the device screen. If something looks off, you simply decline. No cryptic hex strings required.
From firmware checks to adding coin apps, the app shows the next right step—so you reach your first secure transaction quickly and confidently.
Set aside 20–25 minutes and keep your recovery phrase offline and private.
Get the desktop or mobile app from the official source. On mobile, confirm the publisher name in the store listing. Avoid search‑ad impersonations and third‑party mirrors.
Connect your Ledger via USB (or Bluetooth where supported). Create a PIN and write down the 24‑word recovery phrase on paper or steel. Confirm the words on the device to make sure you copied them perfectly.
Never share your 24 words. Don’t type them into a website or app, and don’t photograph them. Anyone with the phrase can move your funds.
Open My Ledger to verify the device and install updates if prompted. Updates won’t move funds—your assets live on‑chain and are controlled by the recovery phrase.
Go to Accounts → Add account, pick a network (BTC, ETH, SOL, etc.), and open the same coin app on your device. Ledger Live derives public addresses and syncs balances and history.
Receive: Display your address and verify it on the device screen before sharing. Send: Paste the recipient, set the amount, check fees, then confirm details on the device.
Enable password lock in Settings → Security and biometrics on mobile to protect privacy and prevent accidental access on shared devices.
A clean command center for coins, tokens, and NFTs—with hardware‑backed approvals for peace of mind.
Track coins, tokens, and NFTs with real‑time fiat values. Filter by chain or account and export CSVs for your records.
View supported NFTs with collection metadata and contract details. Verify destination addresses on the device before transferring.
Compare quotes and preview fees while keeping control of your keys. Integrations may vary by region and asset.
Delegate to validators for supported assets. Rewards accrue to your addresses; approvals happen on the device.
Connect to dApps through a secure bridge with per‑account permissions so you only share what’s necessary.
Adjust analytics preferences, clear cache, and choose exactly which accounts you connect to third‑party services.
Display receive addresses on the device and share only if they match what the app shows—simple, reliable, safe.
Set the recipient and amount, review fees, and approve on the device after verifying the network and address.
Remember: Your assets live on the blockchain. The app is a window; the device + phrase are the keys.
Click Sync in Accounts, confirm you added the correct derivation/account type, and add missing tokens under their parent network.
Open My Ledger and follow prompts. After a firmware update, reinstall coin apps if needed—funds remain on‑chain and tied to the recovery phrase.
| Capability | Ledger Live (with device) | Typical Software Wallet |
|---|---|---|
| Key Storage | Secure element on hardware device | Keys stored on computer/phone |
| Approval Process | On‑device, human‑readable prompts | On‑screen only |
| NFT Support | Integrated gallery & details | Varies by wallet |
| Web3 Permissions | Per‑account via secure bridge | Browser/extension permissions |
| Recovery | 24‑word offline phrase | Seed or custodial credentials |
Download Ledger Live, pair your device, and approve your first secure transaction—all in a guided, friendly flow.
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Always verify downloads from official sources.
You can display a receive address in the app, but for maximum safety, verify the address on your device before sharing it widely.
Reset the app and reconnect your device to resync accounts. Funds remain on‑chain and recoverable with the recovery phrase.
Yes—send assets to your Ledger account addresses on the correct network. Keep enough native coin for gas when moving tokens.
Yes, for supported assets. You keep custody; rewards accrue to your addresses, and approvals stay on the device.
No cloud recovery exists. Your 24‑word recovery phrase is the offline backup that restores access to your funds.
Only from the official Ledger source. Avoid search‑ad links and filesharing mirrors.
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On‑ramps, swaps, bridges, and staking may be provided by third‑party partners and can vary by region. Fees and availability change. Review partner terms before using those features.