Ledger Live provides a secure gateway to manage your cryptocurrency portfolio. This informational guide explains the login process, security features, and best practices for accessing your Ledger Live account.
Ledger Live is the official companion app for Ledger hardware wallets. It allows you to manage your crypto assets, check your portfolio, send and receive cryptocurrencies, and install apps on your Ledger device.
The application provides a user-friendly interface while maintaining the highest security standards through integration with your Ledger hardware wallet.
Unlike traditional applications, Ledger Live doesn't use username/password credentials for login. Instead, access is secured through your Ledger hardware device.
To access your account, you need to:
Your cryptocurrency assets are secured by your 24-word recovery phrase, not by Ledger Live credentials. If you lose access to your Ledger device, you can restore your accounts using your recovery phrase on a new Ledger device.
Important: Never share your recovery phrase with anyone, and store it securely offline. Ledger will never ask for your recovery phrase.
Ledger Live allows you to manage multiple cryptocurrency accounts from a single interface. You can:
All transactions require physical confirmation on your Ledger device, ensuring that your private keys never leave the secure element.
Private keys are stored in a secure element on your Ledger device, isolated from your computer.
Your Ledger device is protected by a PIN that you set up during initialization.
All transactions must be physically confirmed on your Ledger device.
A 24-word recovery phrase allows you to restore your accounts if your device is lost or damaged.
Yes, an internet connection is required to sync with blockchain networks and display updated account information. However, your private keys remain securely stored on your offline Ledger device.
Yes, you can install and use Ledger Live on multiple computers. Your accounts are tied to your Ledger device and recovery phrase, not to a specific computer installation.
If you forget your PIN, you can reset your Ledger device using your 24-word recovery phrase. This will restore access to your accounts with a new PIN.
Yes, Ledger Live is available as a mobile app for both iOS and Android devices, allowing you to manage your crypto portfolio on the go.