Get started with Ledger — download Ledger Live and set up your device

Official Ledger start page: install Ledger Live, connect your Ledger hardware wallet, and follow simple setup and recovery steps to manage your crypto securely.

Download Ledger Live (official app)

Ledger Live is the official desktop and mobile companion app to manage Bitcoin, Ethereum and thousands of tokens from a single, secure interface. Use Ledger Live to install apps on your Ledger device, review transactions on the device screen, and manage portfolio and staking features.

Download Ledger Live — All Platforms See specific installers (Windows / macOS / Linux)
Available on desktop and mobile. Ledger Live keeps your private keys on the hardware device — the app communicates but never stores your secret keys.

Set up your Ledger hardware wallet

Start by unboxing your Ledger device and connecting it to your computer or mobile. Follow the Ledger Live setup flow: create a PIN, generate and securely record the recovery phrase, and install blockchain apps you intend to use. Confirm every transaction on the device screen — that guarantees the highest level of protection.

Quick setup checklist

  • Download Ledger Live from the official Ledger site and verify the URL.
  • Connect your Ledger device and create a device PIN.
  • Write down your recovery phrase exactly as shown — keep it offline and private.
  • Install only the apps you need (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, etc.) via Ledger Live.
  • Always review and approve transactions on the Ledger device itself.

If you already have a recovery phrase from a previous device, choose "Restore device" in the setup flow to recover your wallet.

Security best practices

Ledger’s security model keeps private keys in a secure element on the device and requires on-device confirmation for sensitive actions. Never share your recovery phrase, and beware of phishing: Ledger staff will never ask for your 24-word recovery phrase. Verify downloads from ledger.com and use Ledger Live to manage firmware updates and app installations.

For institutional or advanced use, Ledger offers additional solutions like Ledger Recover and Ledger Enterprise — see official Ledger resources for details and compatibility. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Support and learning resources

Need help? Ledger support and Ledger Academy provide step-by-step guides, FAQs and security recommendations. If you lose your hardware device, use your recovery phrase to restore access. Contact official Ledger Support only via ledger.com/support.

For developers, integrations, and enterprise options, see Ledger’s developer portal and enterprise pages.