Ledger Live App

Your Secure and Unified Hub for Crypto Management

Ledger Live is the official cross-platform companion app for Ledger hardware wallets (Nano X, Nano S Plus, Flex, and Stax). It serves as your secure gateway into crypto—from portfolio tracking to DeFi, NFTs, staking, and more—while ensuring your private keys remain safely on your hardware device. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Why Choose Ledger Live?

Key Features of Ledger Live

Portfolio Tracking & Analytics

Real-time balance insights, historical performance charts, asset allocation breakdowns, plus exportable data for tracking or tax reporting. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Send, Receive, Buy, Swap & Sell

Send and receive crypto with ease; buy and sell via fiat gateways like MoonPay and Coinify; swap between 5,000+ tokens through integrated partners like Changelly and 1inch. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Staking & Rewards

Stake Proof‑of‑Stake assets (ETH, DOT, XTZ, ATOM, ADA, ALGO, TRX, and more) directly in-app, monitor rewards, and choose validators. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

NFT & DeFi Integration

View and manage Ethereum and Polygon NFTs; explore DeFi and dApps like Uniswap, Yearn, 1inch, ParaSwap via the Discover tab or integration with WalletConnect/MetaMask. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Device & App Management

Manage your device firmware, install/uninstall coin apps via the Manager tab, and even use Ledger as a hardware MFA key (FIDO U2F). :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

How to Get Started

  1. Download Ledger Live from ledger.com to avoid phishing risks. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
  2. Install and open the app; connect your Ledger device via USB or Bluetooth, unlock it with your PIN. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
  3. Use the Manager tab to install coin-specific apps and add new accounts. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
  4. Explore the dashboard to view portfolio balances, send/receive crypto, stake, swap, or manage NFTs. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Security Alert: Fake Ledger Live apps—especially targeting Mac users—have circulated prompting for seed phrases. ALWAYS download from the official site and never disclose your recovery phrase. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Insights from the Community

One user shared their experience: “The scam app 'Ledger Live Web3' looked legit but asked for my seed phrase—it was clearly fake. Ledger Live will never ask for that.” :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
Another warned: “Even though your keys are safe, transaction and public key data stored by Ledger Live can reveal holdings, making users targets. Always lock your app and device.” :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

Best Practices

FAQ

Is Ledger Live free?

Yes—Ledger Live is completely free to download and use. Fees only apply for network transfers or third-party services like swaps. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}

Can I use Ledger Live without a hardware device?

No—Ledger Live requires a Ledger hardware wallet to operate because all private keys and transactions are confirmed on-device. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}

Which assets can I stake via Ledger Live?

Supported staking assets include ETH, DOT, XTZ, ATOM, ADA, ALGO, TRX, and others—staking options expand regularly. :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}

Are my NFTs safe?

Yes—as long as your Ledger device’s private keys are secure, viewing and managing NFTs via Ledger Live remains safe and offline. :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}