Ledger® Live: Getting Started with Ledger®

Your step-by-step onboarding guide to securely managing crypto with Ledger Live and hardware wallets.

1. Prepare for Setup

Before diving into the app, make sure you have:

Always go to ledger.com/start to download Ledger Live—ensuring security and authenticity.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Ledger Live App Interface

2. Download & Launch Ledger Live

Choose the correct platform and download from the official site only:

Install and launch the app. The welcome screen will prompt you to begin setup.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Ledger Live Welcome Screen

3. Set Up Your Ledger Wallet

  1. Select your device model (e.g., Nano X, Nano S Plus) and click “Get started.”
  2. Choose between:

Follow the device prompts to:

Device Setup Instructions

4. Verify Device Authenticity

In Ledger Live, complete the security checklist:

  1. Click “Check my Nano” to verify device authenticity via Ledger’s secure server.
  2. Confirm on the device when prompted. A confirmation message indicates “All Good!”

This step ensures your device isn't counterfeit.:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

5. (Optional) Secure with Application Password

For added privacy, you can set an app password (and enable biometrics on supported mobile devices). Losing the password may require resetting Ledger Live and re‑adding your accounts, but your crypto remains safe.:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

6. Install Crypto Apps & Add Accounts

  1. Access the Manager section to install apps for supported cryptocurrencies (e.g., BTC, ETH, SOL).
  2. Go to Add Account, select your coin, and follow prompts—confirming account on your device.

You’re now set up to manage assets securely through Ledger Live.:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Add Cryptocurrency Accounts

7. Start Managing Your Crypto

With everything set up, Ledger Live empowers you to:

Everything stays secure—your private keys remain offline on the device.:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

8. Stay Secure: Best Practices

Security Alert: Fake Ledger apps are being used, especially on macOS, to trick users into entering their seed phrase. Ledger will never request your 24‑word recovery phrase. Download only from ledger.com.:contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Additional guidance from the community:

“Never share your 24‑word secret recovery phrase with anyone or enter it anywhere… Only keep the recovery phrase as a physical paper or metal backup…”:contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

9. Sync Between Desktop and Mobile

You can sync accounts between desktop and mobile Ledger Live using Ledger Sync:

Note: Accounts are not automatically shared—you need to perform this sync.:contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}