📱 Ledger Live Desktop | Official Site | Getting Started

Welcome to the official guide to setting up Ledger Live Desktop — the secure and easy way to manage your cryptocurrency portfolio with Ledger hardware wallets. This step-by-step walkthrough will help you get started, stay safe, and take full advantage of Ledger’s powerful features.

📦 Step 1: Unboxing and Verifying Your Ledger Device

Before starting, ensure your Ledger device is authentic and unopened:

⚠️ Security Tip: If the packaging appears opened or tampered with, do not proceed and contact Ledger Support immediately.

💻 Step 2: Download Ledger Live Desktop Application

Go to the official website ledger.com/start and download the Ledger Live Desktop app for your operating system:

Ledger Live is the control center to manage your assets, perform transactions, and update your device firmware securely.

⚙️ Step 3: Install and Launch Ledger Live

Follow these steps to get Ledger Live up and running:

  1. Run the downloaded installer and follow installation prompts.
  2. Launch Ledger Live once installation completes.
  3. Review and accept the terms and conditions.
💡 Tip: Always download Ledger Live from the official website to avoid scams or fake software.

🔌 Step 4: Connect Your Ledger Device

Plug your Ledger device into your computer using the included USB cable:

Ledger Live will detect your device and guide you through the initialization or recovery process.

🔐 Step 5: Setting Up Your Device Securely

During setup, you’ll be asked to:

⚠️ Critical: Your recovery phrase is your backup. Never share it, and keep it offline in a secure place.

📥 Step 6: Adding Accounts and Cryptocurrencies

After the device setup, add cryptocurrency accounts inside Ledger Live:

Supported cryptocurrencies include Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Litecoin, and over 1800+ assets.

📤 Step 7: Sending and Receiving Cryptocurrency

📥 Receiving

📤 Sending

⚠️ Always verify all transaction details on your hardware device before approving!

🔄 Step 8: Firmware Updates and Maintenance

Ledger frequently releases firmware updates to enhance security and add features. To update:

🛡️ Step 9: Advanced Security Tips

Getting Help and Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions, Ledger offers extensive support resources: