What is Ledger Live (App)?

Ledger Live is the official app that pairs with a Ledger hardware wallet to manage assets locally and securely. It replaced older workflows that depended on browser extensions by centralizing asset management in a single trusted application. Ledger Live enables you to add accounts for supported coins, check balances, initiate transactions, and confirm them on your device—the private keys never leave your Ledger. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Key features

  • Local key custody: private keys remain on your Ledger device; Ledger Live only sends unsigned transactions to be signed on-device.
  • Portfolio & market data: unified view of holdings and real-time price feeds for thousands of assets. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • Buy, swap & stake: integrations with third-party providers let you buy crypto, swap assets, and stake where supported.
  • Cross-platform: Ledger Live Desktop for Windows/macOS/Linux and mobile apps for iOS/Android. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Installation & first steps

Download the official app from the Ledger site (Ledger Live Download page), run the installer for your OS, then follow the in-app guidance to pair your Ledger device. New users should begin at ledger.com/start for step-by-step setup and recovery best practices. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Security notes

Always verify you downloaded Ledger Live from the official domain (ledger.com) and never enter your recovery seed into software or websites. Recent reports show threat actors sometimes distribute fake Ledger apps—only use the official download pages and verify signatures where provided. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}