Ledger Live is the official application designed to work alongside Ledger hardware wallets. It gives you an interface for checking accounts, reviewing balances, and preparing supported crypto transactions. The device remains central: transaction details should be reviewed on its trusted screen, and sensitive signing happens on the device rather than in a website login box.
To get started, navigate directly to Ledger’s official Ledger Live page and choose the version for your computer or phone. Download only from a source you have verified. Open the app, follow its setup prompts, and connect your hardware wallet when asked. Depending on your device and configuration, you may need to unlock it with its PIN and approve an on-device connection.
If you have used Ledger Live before, open the installed application instead of following an unexpected message link. Your accounts may need to be added or synchronized again; that process does not require sharing your recovery phrase. An app asking you to enter those words into a browser, chat, email, or support form is a serious warning sign.
Ledger Live can help organize a view of your assets, but a displayed balance is not a guarantee of value or a recommendation to buy, sell, or transfer. Network fees, supported assets, and available features vary. Take time to understand the network and recipient before approving any transaction.