Ledger Live — Wallet, Portfolio Tracking & Desktop Login

Ledger Live (now marketed as Ledger Wallet in some places) is the official desktop and mobile companion app for Ledger hardware wallets. It provides secure access to your funds, unified portfolio tracking, and tools to buy, swap, stake and manage crypto — while your private keys remain offline on your device.

Trusted source: download and updates only from ledger.com. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

What Ledger Live Does

Ledger Live is a secure interface that pairs with your Ledger hardware wallet to let you:

  • View and track portfolio performance across supported assets and NFTs.
  • Send and receive cryptocurrencies with on-device verification.
  • Buy, swap, and stake assets through integrated third-party partners.
  • Install and manage coin apps on your Ledger device and apply firmware updates.

All signing and private-key operations happen on the physical Ledger device — Ledger Live is the management layer only. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Desktop Login & Setup (Quick)

  1. Download Ledger Live from ledger.com/start. Use the official installer and verify signatures if available. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  2. Connect your Ledger device (Nano S / Nano X) and follow the on-screen setup: create a PIN or restore with your recovery phrase.
  3. Open Accounts in Ledger Live and add the cryptocurrencies you want to manage (Ledger Live will guide you to install the required app on-device). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  4. For every transaction, confirm details shown in the app on your Ledger’s screen before approving.

Portfolio Tracking & Analytics

Ledger Live aggregates balances and market data so you can monitor holdings, see P&L, and track performance over time. It supports token lists and common networks; for advanced or custom tokens you can import contract addresses. Real-time price feeds and portfolio charts help you understand allocation and exposure. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Security Notes & Current Threats

Security alert: Fake Ledger apps and malware campaigns targeting desktop users (notably macOS) have been reported. Always download Ledger Live only from ledger.com, never enter your recovery phrase into any app or website, and treat any prompt asking for seed words as a scam. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Troubleshooting & Best Practices

  • Use official Ledger installers and verify binary signatures when possible. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
  • If the app doesn’t detect your device, try a different USB port/cable, reinstall Ledger Live, or update OS drivers.
  • Never share your 24-word recovery phrase — Ledger support will never ask for it.
  • Keep device firmware and Ledger Live up to date to receive security fixes and new coin support. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

FAQs

Q: Can I use Ledger Live without a Ledger device? No — the app is a companion interface and requires a Ledger hardware wallet to sign transactions.

Q: Is Ledger Live cross-platform? Yes — desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux) and mobile (iOS/Android) versions are available; download from the official site. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}