Ledger® Live — Login & Getting Started | Complete

Step 1: Download Only from the Official Source

Never Google “Ledger Live” — always go directly to https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live Click the big purple “Download” button. Ledger Live is 100% free and available for:

• Windows 10/11 (64-bit)

• macOS 12 Monterey or newer (Intel + Apple Silicon)

• Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+, Fedora, Debian – .AppImage or .deb)

• iOS 16+ and Android 10+ (mobile companion app)

File size ~180 MB. Verify the SHA-256 hash on the download page if you’re extra cautious.

Step 2: Install Ledger Live (30 seconds)

• Windows: Run .exe → Next → Finish

• macOS: Open .dmg → drag Ledger Live to Applications

• Linux: Double-click .AppImage or sudo dpkg -i ledger-live-desktop-*.deb

The app auto-launches after install.

Step 3: Connect Your Ledger Device

Supported devices (2025): Nano S Plus, Nano X, Stax, Flex, and legacy Nano S (firmware must be 2.1.0+).

1. Plug in via original USB-C cable (or Bluetooth for Nano X/Stax/Flex)

2. Enter your 8-digit PIN on the Ledger device itself (never on the computer)

3. When Ledger Live shows “Unlock your device”, press both buttons (or tap on Stax/Flex) to allow connection

You’ll see the green “Genuine check passed” banner — this proves your firmware is authentic.

Step 4: First-Time Setup Choices

Option A — Initialize as New Device

1. Choose “Set up a new Ledger”

2. Select your device model

3. Ledger Live guides you through:

   • Choose 24-word recovery phrase (default) or 12-word (legacy)

   • Write down the words in order on the official recovery sheet

   • Confirm words 4, 9, 17, 22 (randomized) on the device screen

   • Set PIN (8 digits recommended)

   • Optional: Set up passphrase (25th word) for hidden wallets

Option B — Restore from Recovery Phrase

1. Choose “Restore from recovery phrase”

2. Enter your 24 words exactly (lowercase, no typos)

3. Choose new PIN

4. Ledger Live will re-derive all your accounts automatically

Never enter your 24 words on a computer or phone — only on the Ledger itself.

Step 5: Install Apps via Manager

1. Open the “Manager” tab in the left sidebar

2. Allow “Manager” on your device when prompted

3. Search and install the apps you need:

   • Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Ripple, Cardano, etc.

   • Each app is ~200–800 KB and runs isolated inside the secure chip

You can have 100+ apps on Nano X/Stax/Flex, ~18 on Nano S Plus.

Step 6: Add Accounts

1. Go to “Accounts” → “Add account”

2. Choose the coin/app (e.g., Bitcoin)

3. Ledger scans the blockchain automatically and adds your first receiving address

4. Name the account (e.g., “Cold Storage BTC”, “Daily Spending”)

Repeat for every coin/token you own.

Step 7: First Login (Daily Use)

Every time you open Ledger Live:

1. Plug in / wake your Ledger

2. Enter PIN on the device

3. Ledger Live unlocks automatically — no password needed for the app itself

4. Optional: Enable “Password lock” in Settings → Security for extra protection if someone steals your computer

Mobile Pairing (Nano X, Stax, Flex)

1. Open Ledger Live mobile

2. Tap “Pair via Bluetooth”

3. Confirm pairing code on both device screen and phone

4. All accounts sync instantly

Security Best Practices (2025)

• Never screenshot or photograph your 24 words

• Buy only from ledger.com or authorized resellers

• Always verify receiving addresses on the Ledger screen before sending large amounts

• Enable “Clear signing” in Settings → Experimental features

• Update firmware only through official Ledger Live

Quick Dashboard Tour

• Portfolio: Total balance + allocation chart

• Discover: Built-in dApps (1inch, Lido, Paraswap, Rainbow.me)

• Swap / Buy / Sell: Direct fiat ↔ crypto without leaving the app

• Earn: Native staking dashboard

You’re now fully operational. Ledger Live + your Ledger device = the most secure, user-friendly self-custody experience available in 2025.

Official download (always): https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live Your keys. Your coins. Your control.