Ledger® Live: Login | Getting Started™ with Ledger®

In the growing world of cryptocurrency, self-custody is the key to protecting your digital assets. Unlike custodial wallets or exchanges, where your crypto can be frozen or hacked, using a Ledger® hardware wallet gives you full control over your private keys. And the gateway to managing your Ledger device is Ledger® Live—a secure, user-friendly app available on desktop and mobile.

Whether you're new to Ledger or simply looking to understand how to log in and get started, this guide will walk you through the essentials of using Ledger Live, from installation to secure login and crypto management.

What Is Ledger® Live?

Ledger Live is the official application developed by Ledger that lets you interact with your hardware wallet and manage thousands of cryptocurrencies in one place. With Ledger Live, you can:

  • Set up and initialize your Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X, or Stax
  • View and manage your crypto portfolio
  • Send and receive assets securely
  • Stake coins and earn rewards
  • Manage NFTs
  • Access DeFi platforms through integrations

Ledger Live provides a secure environment by requiring physical device confirmation for all actions—so even if your computer is compromised, your crypto stays protected.

Step 1: Download Ledger Live

To get started, visit the official Ledger website:

👉 https://www.ledger.com/start

From there, you can download Ledger Live for:

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
  • iOS and Android (for mobile users)
⚠️ Important: Only download Ledger Live from Ledger’s official site to avoid malware and phishing apps.

Step 2: Install and Launch the App

Once downloaded, install Ledger Live by following the setup instructions for your device. After installation:

  1. Open Ledger Live.
  2. Click “Get Started”.
  3. Choose your Ledger device model (Nano S Plus, Nano X, or Stax).
  4. Follow the on-screen steps to either:
  • Set up as new
  • Restore from recovery phrase

If you’ve already set up your device, you can skip to login.

Step 3: Logging into Ledger Live

Ledger Live doesn’t use traditional usernames or passwords. Instead, it connects securely with your Ledger hardware wallet, which holds your private keys offline.

🔐 How to Log In:

  1. Connect your Ledger device to your computer or mobile via USB or Bluetooth.
  2. Enter your PIN code on the device to unlock it.
  3. Ledger Live will automatically detect your device and sync with your accounts.
  4. To perform actions (like sending crypto), confirm them physically on the device.

This login method ensures that your private keys never leave your Ledger device and are immune to online threats.

Step 4: Add Crypto Accounts

After logging in, add accounts for the cryptocurrencies you want to manage.

To do this:

  1. Go to the “Accounts” tab.
  2. Click “Add account.”
  3. Choose the crypto you want to add (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum).
  4. Install the corresponding app on your Ledger device (if not already installed).
  5. Confirm the connection on your device.
  6. Ledger Live will scan the blockchain and add your account.

Now you can view balances, receive funds, and send crypto securely.

Step 5: Receive and Send Crypto

Once your accounts are added:

✅ To Receive:

  • Click “Receive” from the sidebar.
  • Choose the account you want to receive into.
  • Ledger Live will display a wallet address.
  • Verify the address on your Ledger device to make sure it's genuine.
  • Share this address with the sender.

✅ To Send:

  • Click “Send.”
  • Paste the recipient’s address and enter the amount.
  • Confirm the transaction in Ledger Live.
  • Approve it physically on your Ledger device.

All transactions are protected by device-level security.

Step 6: Use Ledger Live Features

Ledger Live offers powerful tools beyond sending and receiving:

  • Staking: Earn rewards on assets like ETH, DOT, XTZ, and ATOM.
  • Swapping: Swap crypto through integrated third-party partners.
  • NFT Management: View and transfer Ethereum and Polygon-based NFTs.
  • DeFi Access: Connect Ledger to apps like Uniswap, Aave, and more.

You can manage all of this while maintaining offline key security.

Step 7: Enable Ledger Live Password Lock (Optional)

If others use your device, consider adding a password lock to the Ledger Live app itself. This adds another layer of local protection in addition to your Ledger hardware wallet.

Go to Settings > Security > Password Lock to enable it.

Troubleshooting Login Issues

If Ledger Live isn’t detecting your device:

  • Use a different USB cable or port
  • Restart both the Ledger Live app and your Ledger device
  • Ensure your firmware and Ledger Live are both up to date
  • If using Bluetooth (Nano X or Stax), try re-pairing the device

If all else fails, visit:
👉 https://support.ledger.com

Security Reminders

  • Never share your 24-word recovery phrase.
  • Ledger will never contact you asking for your seed phrase or PIN.
  • Only download Ledger Live from the official website.

Keep your recovery phrase written down in a secure, offline location—preferably on a metal backup sheet or in a fireproof safe.

Conclusion: Start Securely with Ledger Live Login®

Using Ledger Live alongside your Ledger hardware wallet gives you the best of both worlds: convenience and top-tier security. With no passwords to forget and no private keys stored online, logging into Ledger Live is safe, fast, and built for the modern crypto holder.

Whether you’re sending tokens, staking ETH, or managing NFTs, Ledger Live keeps you in full control of your digital assets.

🔗 Download and log in today at
👉 https://www.ledger.com/start

Ledger® — Secure. Self-custodied. Yours.