LEDGER® Set up Ledger Live
YOUR FIRST STEPS WITH LEDGER

A safer way to
start your crypto.

Set up Ledger Live, connect your Ledger device, and take your first steps with confidence. Your keys stay yours—always.

Get Ledger Live See how it works
The official Ledger Live app. Always download from Ledger.com.
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TOTAL BALANCE ◉
$24,680.42
↗ $1,240.80 (5.29%) past month
₿BitcoinBTC0.2841 BTC$18,420.16+4.8%
◆EthereumETH1.832 ETH$6,260.26+2.1%
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⌑Your keysstay offline✓
YOUR CRYPTO, AT A GLANCE
01 / GETTING STARTEDScroll to begin
FIRST, GET THE APP

Ledger Live is your
home for crypto.

Manage your crypto, check your balance, and install apps for your Ledger device—all from one place.

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LEDGER LIVE DESKTOP

Choose your computer

Select your operating system to see the right way to get started.

For macOS 12 and later. Download directly from Ledger’s official website.

Download Ledger Live
Never download Ledger Live from an ad, message, or unofficial website.
✓ Free to download✓ Available on desktop and mobile✓ Your recovery phrase is never requested online
SIMPLE BY DESIGN

Three steps.
You’re in control.

Take your time through setup. Your Ledger device will guide you at every step.

01

Install Ledger Live

Download the app only from Ledger.com and install it on your computer. Open Ledger Live to begin.

Choose your download
2 MIN
02

Connect your Ledger device

Use the USB cable to connect your device. Follow the in-app checks to confirm it’s genuine and create your PIN on the device itself.

Need device help?
5 MIN
03

Add an account & explore

Install the app for the crypto you want to manage, then add an account. Your assets remain on the blockchain; your keys stay protected by your device.

Learn the basics
3 MIN
THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP

Your 24 words.
Your responsibility.

Your recovery phrase is the master key to your crypto. Write it down and keep it somewhere private and offline. Anyone who has it can access your assets.

Learn how to stay safe
KEEP IT
PRIVATE
RECOVERY PHRASE⌑
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WRITE IT DOWN. KEEP IT OFFLINE.
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Ledger will never ask for your 24 words. Not by phone, email, text, or website. Never enter them into a computer or share them with anyone.

HERE TO HELP

A few good
questions.

Still getting your bearings? Start here.

Visit the Help Center
Is Ledger Live free to use?

Yes. Ledger Live is free to download and use to manage your Ledger device and crypto accounts. Network transaction fees may apply when you make a transaction.

Where is my crypto stored?

Your crypto assets remain on their respective blockchains. Your Ledger device securely stores the private keys that let you access and manage those assets.

What if I already have a recovery phrase?

Only restore a wallet using a recovery phrase you personally created and have kept safe. Enter it only on your Ledger device, never in Ledger Live, a website, or a computer.

Can I use Ledger Live on my phone?

Ledger Live is also available for iOS and Android. Visit Ledger.com/ledger-live from your mobile device to find the official app links.