Ledger Live Wallet® | Official App Setup Guide. Ledger Live Wallet® provides an official, secure, step-by-step walkthrough to download, install, initialize, and pair your Ledger hardware. This guide covers verified download sources, first-time device initialization, account addition, firmware checks, and essential recovery best practices.
What is Ledger Live Wallet®?
Ledger Live Wallet® is the official application that functions as the management interface for Ledger hardware. It enables users to add and manage accounts, monitor portfolio balances, prepare transactions, and apply device updates. Ledger Live Wallet® is engineered so that critical signing actions are executed on the Ledger hardware itself, ensuring private keys remain protected.
Step 1: Obtain Ledger Live Wallet® from official sources
To begin, download Ledger Live Wallet® from Ledger's official website. Ledger publishes clear download options for supported platforms and provides guidance for verifying installers. Use the official pages below to ensure authenticity and to access step-by-step setup resources.
Official resource links
Ledger Live download: ledger.com/ledger-live
Start guide: ledger.com/start
Support: support.ledger.com
Step 2: Install and run Ledger Live Wallet®
Install the application and follow the onboarding prompts. When Ledger Live Wallet® launches, it will walk you through device initialization or restoration. Pay attention to platform-specific prompts (drivers on Windows, permissions on macOS). Ledger Live Wallet® will prompt you to configure a new device or restore an existing one; choose the correct path based on your situation.
Step 3: Initialize your Ledger device
During initialization the Ledger device will generate the recovery phrase. Write this phrase down exactly as shown and store it in a secure, offline location. Record it using a non-electronic medium designed for long-term durability. Ledger Live Wallet® does not, and will not, ever ask you to type or disclose the recovery phrase within the app.
Step 4: Adding accounts and installing per-coin apps
After initializing the device, use Ledger Live Wallet® to add accounts for the coins and tokens you intend to use. The app helps install coin-specific modules onto the hardware device when required. Maintain only the necessary apps to manage device storage effectively; uninstall unused apps and reinstall when needed via Ledger Live Wallet®.
Step 5: Firmware and application maintenance
Ledger Live Wallet® informs users when firmware updates or app updates are available. Apply updates from within the app and confirm each update step on your hardware device. Keep both the Ledger Live Wallet® application and your device firmware updated to maintain security and compatibility.
Confirmations and transaction safety
Transactions prepared in Ledger Live Wallet® must be confirmed on the Ledger hardware screen. Check the recipient address, amount, and network fees shown on the hardware display before approving. Hardwar