A clear, friendly walkthrough to get you from unboxing your Ledger device to securely managing your crypto with Ledger Live.
Get Ledger Live on your desktop or mobile from the official Ledger site. Always verify the download link from Ledger's official channels before installing.
Follow the device prompts to create a new wallet or restore an existing one. Write down your 24-word recovery phrase on the card provided — never store it digitally.
Open Ledger Live, choose Manager to connect your device and install the blockchain apps you need (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.).
Ledger Live uses a local profile and requires your physical Ledger device to confirm sending or signing transactions. There is no password-based “remote login” that can approve transfers — your device is the final authority.
Use the Receive button to show an address on both Ledger Live and your device — always verify they match. To send, create a transaction in Ledger Live and confirm on your Ledger device.
Security tip: Keep your recovery phrase offline, never share it, and never enter it into websites or apps.