LEDGER LIVE™ // OFFICIAL COMPANION APP • VERSION 2.84.1
CC EAL6+ SECURE ELEMENT // FREE — NO SUBSCRIPTION
LEDGER LIVE OFFICIAL CRYPTO MANAGEMENT APP
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OFFICIAL HARDWARE WALLET COMPANION APP

Stop Trusting Exchanges. Start Using Ledger Live.

5,500+ supported assets • CC EAL6+ hardware security • Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
WHY LEDGER LIVE

Ledger Live is the app that connects your computer or phone to a Ledger hardware wallet. You manage all your crypto from one place — Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and thousands of other assets. But here's what actually matters: your private keys never touch your computer. They stay sealed inside a certified Secure Element chip. You see your balances, build transactions, and track your portfolio on screen. Signing happens on the hardware device with a physical button press. That's real self-custody.

Platforms: Windows 10/11 • macOS 10.15+ • Linux AppImage • iOS 14+ • Android 10+
LEDGER LIVE — HARDWARE-BACKED CRYPTO MANAGEMENT INTERFACE v2.84.1
Ledger Live application interface with hardware wallet cold storage
[SELF-CUSTODY] Your Keys, Your Crypto

Private keys stored offline in CC EAL6+ certified silicon. Never exposed to the internet or your computer.

[ALL-IN-ONE] Buy, Send, Swap, Stake

Integrated on-ramp partners, cross-chain swaps, and non-custodial staking — all from one dashboard.

[MULTI-PLATFORM] Desktop & Mobile

Native apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, plus iOS and Android. Bluetooth support on Nano X and Flex.

CORE CAPABILITIES

What Ledger Live Actually Does for You

No more juggling multiple exchange logins and browser wallets. One interface. Full control.

01

Real-Time Portfolio Tracking

Ledger Live syncs directly with blockchain nodes to show live balances, transaction history, and market data. Create separate sub-accounts for long-term savings and DeFi activity. No KYC required inside the app.

ON-CHAIN SYNC
02

Buy Crypto with Card or Bank

Purchase Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other coins through integrated partners like MoonPay, Banxa, and Changelly. Tokens go straight into your hardware-backed address. You never lose custody.

DIRECT TO COLD STORAGE
03

Swap Between Any Tokens

Exchange thousands of coin pairs directly in the app. Cross-chain and same-chain swaps with competitive rates from vetted DEX aggregators. Swapped tokens land back in your hardware wallet.

NON-CUSTODIAL SWAPS
04

NFT Gallery & Web3 Access

View and manage your NFT collection across Ethereum, Polygon, and other chains. Connect to dApps through Ledger's secure Web3 browser with clear signing protection built in.

WEB3 INTEGRATION
HARDWARE SECURITY MODEL

Why Cold Storage Hardware Beats Every Software Wallet

Software wallets store keys in browser memory. That's the attack surface. Ledger Live eliminates it completely.

YOUR COMPUTER (UNTRUSTED)

Ledger Live Desktop / Mobile App

Displays portfolio data, builds unsigned transactions, and communicates with blockchain nodes. Contains zero private key material.

↓↓ Encrypted USB / Bluetooth Connection ↓↓
Physical Hardware Boundary

All cryptographic operations happen inside the device. Your computer never sees private keys — not during setup, not during signing.

HARDWARE WALLET (TRUSTED)

CC EAL6+ Secure Element (ST33)

Stores your 24-word seed phrase and derived private keys. Certified to resist physical probing, fault injection, and side-channel attacks.

Bitcoin App BIP-84 derivation
Ethereum App EIP-712 clear signing
Solana App Ed25519 signing
MASTER SEED — PERMANENTLY OFFLINE Generated inside the chip. Never exported. Never on your computer.
TRANSPARENT TRANSACTION SIGNING

Clear Signing: Know Exactly What You Approve

Blind signing is how people lose tokens to malicious smart contracts. Ledger Live shows you what you're actually signing.

01

Human-Readable Contract Details

Using the ERC-7730 standard, Ledger decodes raw smart contract calldata into plain language on your hardware screen. You see the protocol name, token amount, and spending allowance — not a hex dump you can't read.

ERC-7730 STANDARD
02

Multi-Chain Protection

Clear signing covers Ethereum mainnet, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, Base, and Solana. Swapping on Uniswap, lending on Aave, or minting NFTs — your device confirms exactly what each transaction does.

ETHEREUM + L2 + SOLANA
NON-CUSTODIAL YIELD

Stake Crypto and Earn — Without Surrendering Your Keys

Delegate to validators directly from cold storage. Your coins stay in your wallet. Nobody else holds them.

01

Native On-Chain Delegation

Stake ETH, SOL, ATOM, DOT, and other proof-of-stake assets directly from the Ledger Live dashboard. Rewards accumulate to your cold storage address automatically. Your private keys never move.

ON-CHAIN VALIDATORS
02

Liquid Staking with Lido & Rocket Pool

Want yield plus liquidity? Stake ETH through Lido or Rocket Pool inside Ledger Live. Get stETH or rETH back into your hardware-secured account and use those tokens across DeFi protocols.

LIDO & ROCKET POOL
5-MINUTE ONBOARDING

Getting Started with Ledger Live — Quick Setup

From download to your first crypto transaction in about five minutes. Here's the process:

1. Download the Installer

Get Ledger Live for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android from the download section below. Installation takes less than a minute.

2. Connect Your Hardware Wallet

Plug in your Nano S Plus, Nano X, or Flex via USB (or pair via Bluetooth on mobile). Create a PIN between 4 and 8 digits on the device screen.

3. Write Down Your 24-Word Recovery Phrase

Your hardware generates the seed phrase entirely offline. Write every word in order on the paper card. This is your only backup — it's not stored anywhere else.

4. Run the Genuine Check

Ledger Live verifies your hardware through a cryptographic handshake with the Secure Element. This confirms the device is authentic and unmodified.

5. Install Apps and Start Using

Open the Manager tab, install the blockchain apps you need (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, etc.), create accounts, and receive your first crypto.

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VERIFIED SECURITY & COMPLIANCE

Why Millions of People Trust Ledger

Actual certifications and engineering facts — not marketing claims.

Certification Evaluating Authority What It Covers Status
Common Criteria EAL6+ BSI / ANSSI ST33 Secure Element chip — physical tamper resistance, side-channel attack defense CERTIFIED
ANSSI CSPN French National Cybersecurity Agency Cryptographic implementation and firmware integrity of Ledger Nano product line CERTIFIED
Ledger Donjon Audits Ledger Internal Security Lab Continuous firmware, software, and supply chain penetration testing by ethical hackers ONGOING
2-Year Warranty Ledger SAS (Manufacturer) All genuine hardware units — manufacturing defects covered with dedicated support INCLUDED
Open-Source Verification Public Repository SHA-512 hashes and GPG signatures published for every Ledger Live release AVAILABLE
OFFICIAL INSTALLERS

Download Ledger Live for Desktop & Mobile

Every release is cryptographically signed. Verify your download before installing.

LEDGER LIVE v2.84.1 — OFFICIAL RELEASE GPG SIGNED
Windows (x64 / ARM64) ledger-live-desktop-2.84.1-win-x64.exe
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macOS (Apple Silicon & Intel) ledger-live-desktop-2.84.1-mac.dmg
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Linux (x86_64 AppImage) ledger-live-desktop-2.84.1-linux.AppImage
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Ledger Live FAQ — Straight Answers

Common questions about pricing, security, compatibility, and recovery.

Is Ledger Live free?

Yes — completely free. No subscription, no monthly fees, no hidden charges. Standard blockchain gas fees apply when sending transactions. Third-party buy and swap providers show their fees upfront before you confirm anything.

Can malware steal crypto managed through Ledger Live?

No. Your private keys live inside the hardware wallet's Secure Element chip — they never exist in your computer's memory or hard drive. Ledger Live only handles unsigned transaction data. Signing happens on the physical device. Even if your PC is compromised, attackers can't extract keys or sign transactions remotely.

Which platforms does Ledger Live support?

Ledger Live runs on 64-bit Windows 10 and 11, macOS 10.15+ with native Apple Silicon support, Linux via AppImage, and mobile on iOS 14+ and Android 10+. Bluetooth pairing is available with Nano X and Flex devices.

What happens if I lose my device or my computer dies?

Your crypto is on the blockchain, not on any piece of hardware. If your PC breaks, install Ledger Live on a new machine and reconnect. If you lose the hardware wallet, buy a replacement and restore everything using your 24-word recovery phrase. That's the whole point of writing it down carefully.

Do I need my Ledger plugged in to check balances?

No. Ledger Live caches your public addresses and syncs balances from blockchain nodes automatically. You only need to physically connect your hardware wallet when sending crypto, staking, or changing settings.

How do I verify my Ledger Live download is authentic?

Download only from this official page. Compare the installer's SHA-512 hash against Ledger's published checksums in your terminal. When you connect your device, the automatic Genuine Check also verifies that the hardware chip hasn't been tampered with.

How is Ledger Live different from MetaMask?

MetaMask keeps private keys in your browser's memory — vulnerable to phishing extensions and clipboard malware. Ledger Live works exclusively with cold storage hardware where keys never touch a computer. You can also connect your Ledger device directly to MetaMask to get hardware-signed Web3 access.

How many cryptocurrencies does Ledger Live support?

Over 5,500 coins and tokens. Native support for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Cardano, Cosmos, Polkadot, Polygon, Avalanche, Arbitrum, and thousands of ERC-20 and SPL tokens. New assets are added regularly through firmware and app updates.

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