Why Ledger Live — The Secure Crypto Management App that Puts You in Control
Ledger Live is designed as the core secure crypto management app for Ledger hardware wallets. The Ledger Live app provides a trusted UI for portfolio monitoring, sending and receiving funds, and managing installed apps on the hardware device. Because Ledger Live pairs with a hardware wallet, private keys remain on the Ledger device while Ledger Live prepares readable transaction details for you to verify on-device. Using Ledger Live reduces exposure to software-only wallets and helps you maintain custody using the secure crypto management app workflow: device generation → local signing → transaction broadcast.
Security Model — How the Ledger Live App Protects Keys
Ledger Live relies on the Ledger hardware wallet to secure the private keys. As a secure crypto management app, Ledger Live communicates with the device over encrypted local channels, ensures firmware authenticity, and surfaces transaction details to users. The signing operation always happens inside the device's secure element and requires a physical confirmation on the device. This way, Ledger Live remains an interface while the Ledger device enforces cryptographic guarantees.
Getting Started with Ledger Live
To start using Ledger Live: download the Ledger Live app for desktop or mobile from official channels, install it, create or recover a wallet using your seed phrase on the Ledger device (never enter your seed into the computer), install blockchain apps via the in-app Manager and add accounts inside Ledger Live. After setup, you can send & receive tokens, view portfolio balances and connect to supported partner services — always confirming actions on your Ledger device.
Best Practices — Use Ledger Live Safely
- Download Ledger Live only from official sources and verify signatures when available.
- Keep your recovery phrase offline and never enter it into a computer or website.
- Verify firmware and app updates via Ledger Live and confirm updates on-device.
- Use the Ledger Live Manager to install only trusted apps and keep the Ledger device firmware current.
- For large balances, consider using multiple device backups and hardware key practices.
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