Ledger Live is the official application (desktop + mobile) by Ledger for managing cryptocurrencies and digital assets using Ledger hardware wallets. Ledger+3Ledger+3en-us-ledger-help.teachable.com+3
It is a non‑custodial wallet: you keep full control of your private keys. The private keys are stored in the hardware device, not in the app or on a server. Ledger+2live-ledger-faqs.teachable.com+2
Available on multiple platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux (desktop), and iOS & Android (mobile). Ledger+2en-us-ledger-help.teachable.com+2
Multi‑Asset Support
Supports thousands of coins and tokens (5,000+ or more). Includes major blockchains: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot, etc. Also support for ERC‑20 and similar tokens. Ledger+2en-us-ledger-help.teachable.com+2
Portfolio Tracking
Dashboard to see all your assets, balances, historical performance, asset allocation breakdowns. Ledger+2ledger.com.in+2
Real‑time price updates, market trends & insights. Ledger+1
Send, Receive, Buy, Sell & Swap
Staking / Earning Rewards
Ability to stake supported proof‑of‑stake coins (ETH, Tezos, Polkadot etc.) directly from Ledger Live to earn rewards. Ledger+2en-us-ledger-help.teachable.com+2
NFT & Web3 / dApp Access
Oversee NFT collections: view, send, receive (especially on Ethereum and Polygon). ledger.com.in+1
Access decentralized applications (dApps), Web3 services. Some features may require browser integration. ledger.com.in+2Ledger+2
Device & App Management
Install or uninstall “apps” on the Ledger hardware device (for different blockchains) using the Manager in Ledger Live. Ledger+1
Firmware updates via Ledger Live to keep the device secure. en-us-ledger-help.teachable.com+1
Security Features
Private keys stored in device, never leave hardware. Ledger+1
Physical confirmation of transactions on device screen/buttons. Ledger+1
Ledger provides compatibility checks, device compatibility info. ledger.com.in+1
User Experience & Onboarding
Ledger Live works in conjunction with Ledger hardware wallets whose secure chip (Secure Element) is certified for high security. ledger.com.in+2Ledger+2
To prevent phishing/scams, users are strongly advised to download only from Ledger’s official website. There have been reports of fake / malicious apps imitating Ledger Live. Ledger+1
Recovery phrase (24 words typically) is essential. Ledger Live helps in setup of device with recovery phrase. But Ledger emphasizes that phrase should never be shared or stored digitally. faq-ledger.squarespace.com+1
Works with Ledger’s devices such as Nano S, Nano S Plus, Nano X, etc. Ledger+1
On mobile, some functionality differs (e.g. Bluetooth only on Nano X, Discover/dApps section behavior). ledger.com.in
Some features are geo‑restricted, depending on region & regulatory constraints (buy/sell/fiat features). Ledger
The number of apps a Ledger device can hold is limited by the secure element’s memory; users need to manage/uninstall apps as needed. Ledger
Ledger Live does not ask for your recovery phrase during normal operations; if any interface asks for it outside the device, that’s likely a scam. en-us-ledger-help.teachable.com+1
Download Ledger Live for their platform (desktop / mobile) from the official site. Ledger
Connect their Ledger hardware device, set up PIN, write down the recovery phrase. Ledger+1
Install apps on the device for each asset they want to use (Bitcoin app, Ethereum app, etc.) via the Manager. Ledger
Add accounts within Ledger Live corresponding to each crypto network or token. Ledger Developer Portal+1
Use the interface to send / receive / swap / buy crypto, track portfolio, stake etc. Ledger+2en-us-ledger-help.teachable.com+2
Keep firmware and apps updated via Ledger Live. Use security best practices. en-us-ledger-help.teachable.com+1
Number of users / adoption: millions of users trust Ledger Live. Ledger+1
Asset coverage: 5,500+ assets; crypto tokens + NFTs etc. ledger.com.in+1