This presentation walks new users through secure installation, the Ledger Live login flow, basic setup, and recommended best practices. It focuses on practical steps you can follow right away to start managing your crypto securely using a Ledger hardware device and the Ledger Live app.
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Ledger Live is the desktop and mobile companion for Ledger hardware wallets. It lets you view balances, send and receive assets, install applets on your device, and manage accounts. Because private keys stay on the hardware device, Ledger Live provides a safer interface than custodial wallets or browser extensions alone.
Key benefits: non-custodial control, multi-asset support, regular firmware/app updates, and transaction verification on device.
Before you install Ledger Live, gather: a Ledger device (e.g., Ledger Nano S Plus or Ledger Nano X), a computer or phone with a stable internet connection, USB cable or Bluetooth, and a secure place for your 24-word recovery phrase. Never enter your recovery phrase into any software or website.
Visit the official Ledger Live page and choose the correct installer for your platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS). Run the installer and follow on-screen prompts. On mobile, install from the App Store or Google Play only.
After installation, open Ledger Live and choose “Get started”. If you already have a device, pick “Yes, I have a device” — otherwise select “I need a device” to order one from Ledger.
Connect your Ledger device and follow the hardware prompts. If it is new, initialize it on the device: create a PIN and write down the 24-word recovery phrase exactly in order. Confirm words only on the device. Ledger Live will guide you to add accounts once the device is unlocked and paired.
Within Ledger Live, go to "Accounts" → "Add account" and choose the cryptocurrency. The app will open a secure connection to your device. Install the necessary app (Ethereum, Bitcoin, etc.) on the device through Ledger Live if prompted. Each account represents a derived address set that you can use to receive and send funds securely.
To receive, open an account and click “Receive” — Ledger Live shows an address and your device displays the same address to verify. To send, create a transaction in Ledger Live and confirm details on your hardware device. Always confirm the full address and amount on the device screen before approving.
Regularly update Ledger Live and your device firmware through official prompts. Updates can add support for new coins, security patches, and new features. Only accept updates that are initiated from Ledger Live or displayed on your device; avoid third-party installers.
If Ledger Live fails to detect your device, try a different cable/port, restart the app, and ensure device firmware is up-to-date. If an account balance seems off, refresh the account in Ledger Live. For unresolved issues, contact Ledger support from the official site and never share your recovery phrase.
1) Download Ledger Live from the official Ledger domain. 2) Initialize and verify your device in person. 3) Securely store your 24-word recovery phrase offline. 4) Confirm transactions on the device. 5) Keep Ledger Live and firmware updated. Following these steps will keep your crypto holdings significantly more secure than typical online-only wallets.
Thank you — for more details and step-by-step official guides visit Ledger: https://www.ledger.com