A clean, step‑by‑step HTML presentation to help you install, log in, and get productive in Ledger Live—without ever exposing your secret recovery phrase.
Ledger Live is the companion app for Ledger hardware wallets (Nano Series). From a single dashboard you can install apps for supported networks, manage accounts, buy, swap, stake, and track your portfolio with your private keys protected inside the hardware device. This guide focuses on safe login and a friction‑less first‑run experience so you can move from unboxing to confident usage quickly.
ledger.com/ledger-live on your browser’s address bar (type it directly).If your device is new, initialize it on‑device and write down the recovery phrase on paper (never digitally). If you’re restoring, confirm each word on the hardware device itself. Ledger Live will help pair the device and add accounts without reading your phrase.
In Ledger Live, navigate to Accounts → Add account, choose a network (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana), and let the app sync the addresses derived by your device. Accounts are view‑only until you approve transactions on the device.
Use the Portfolio tab to track balances. Explore built‑in services to buy, swap, or stake via partners, all confirmed by pressing the physical buttons on your Ledger. This physical confirmation keeps attackers from spending without your consent.
https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live; avoid search‑ad imposters.If Ledger Live doesn’t recognize your device, try a different cable/USB port, unlock the device first, and ensure the correct app (e.g., Ethereum) is open on your device when managing that network. Reboot both the computer and Ledger if needed.
No. If any interface asks for the 12/24‑word phrase, it is a scam. Only enter the phrase on the hardware device during recovery.
Always type ledger.com/ledger-live manually or use a trusted bookmark. Avoid third‑party stores and links from messages.
Compare the file’s checksum/signature with the values provided by Ledger. Only proceed when they match exactly.