Ledger® Live* Wallet

Ledger Live, the official software for managing your Ledger hardware wallet and cryptocurrencies. Explore the different products offered by Ledger, Ledger® Live* Wallet - & A Complete Guide™ to Ledger

Get Your Ledger Account

Step 1: Set Up Ledger Live:

1. Connect Your Ledger Device: Use the USB cable provided with your Ledger hardware wallet to connect it to your computer.

2. Unlock Your Ledger Device: Enter your PIN code on the Ledger device to unlock it.

3. Open Ledger Live: In Ledger Live, select "Set up as new device" if you're using your Ledger device for the first time, or "Restore device" if you're recovering an existing wallet using your recovery phrase.

4. Follow the On-Screen Instructions: Ledger Live will guide you through the setup process, including verifying your device firmware, setting up a new PIN code, and generating a recovery phrase.

5. Write Down Your Recovery Phrase: During setup, you'll be given a recovery phrase (also known as a seed phrase). Write down this phrase on the provided recovery sheet and keep it in a safe and secure location. This phrase is essential for recovering your wallet in case your Ledger device is lost, stolen, or damaged.

6. Verify Your Recovery Phrase: After writing down your recovery phrase, Ledger Live will ask you to verify it by entering select words from the phrase. This ensures that you've recorded the recovery phrase accurately.

7. Complete the Setup: Once you've verified your recovery phrase, Ledger Live will finalize the setup process. Your Ledger device is now ready to use with Ledger Live.

Step 2: Using Ledger Live:

1. Add Accounts: In Ledger Live, you can add accounts for different cryptocurrencies by selecting "Add Account" and choosing the desired cryptocurrency from the list. Follow the on-screen instructions to add the account to your portfolio.

2. Receive Cryptocurrency: To receive cryptocurrency, navigate to the account for the desired cryptocurrency and select "Receive." Ledger Live will generate a receiving address that you can share with others to receive funds.

3. Send Cryptocurrency: To send cryptocurrency, navigate to the account for the desired cryptocurrency and select "Send." Enter the recipient's address, the amount you wish to send, and any additional transaction details.

4. Check Portfolio Balance: Ledger Live provides an overview of your portfolio balance, including the value of each cryptocurrency in your accounts and the total value of your portfolio.

5. Manage Settings: Explore the settings menu in Ledger Live to customize your experience, including security settings, currency preferences, and app settings.