Download & Install Ledger Live — Secure wallet app

Ledger Live is the official desktop and mobile application to manage your crypto, NFTs, staking, swaps and dApp interactions while keeping private keys inside your Ledger hardware device. This page shows how to safely download, install, and pair Ledger Live with your device and offers practical security tips, system requirements, and troubleshooting.

Download Ledger Live Step-by-step guide Security tips

Available downloads

macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon)

Windows (64-bit)

Linux AppImage

iOS — App Store

Android — Google Play

Always download Ledger Live from the official source. Check the download page certificate and match the file checksum where provided. Avoid third-party downloads and unofficial mirrors to reduce the risk of tampered installers.

Install — step-by-step

Follow these practical steps to install Ledger Live on your computer or mobile device.

Step 1 — Download

Choose the installer for your OS and save it locally. On mobile, open the App Store or Google Play and install Ledger Live.

Step 2 — Run installer

Open the downloaded file and follow the installer prompts. Grant permissions only if you trust the source.

Step 3 — Initial setup

Open Ledger Live, accept the terms, and follow the onboarding to set preferences. Ledger Live does not hold your private keys — the device does.

System requirements (high level)

Desktop: modern Windows 10/11 (64-bit), macOS 10.15+ or current Linux (AppImage)
Mobile: recent iOS or Android releases; Bluetooth support for compatible Ledger models
Hardware: USB port or Bluetooth (model dependent)

Pairing with your Ledger device

After installing Ledger Live, connect your Ledger hardware to your computer or phone and follow the pairing flow. You’ll be guided to install apps for each blockchain you want to use and to add accounts in Ledger Live.

USB pairing

Connect via the USB cable supplied with your device. Ledger Live detects the device and prompts for on-device confirmations.

Bluetooth pairing

Some Ledger models support Bluetooth: enable Bluetooth on your mobile, open Ledger Live and follow pairing instructions.

On-device approvals

Every install, update and transaction must be confirmed on the Ledger device screen — this ensures your private keys never leave the device.

Security tips (must read)

Small habits dramatically reduce risk. Follow these core security rules:

Never share your recovery phrase. Ledger support will never ask for it — treat it like cash.
Keep the recovery phrase offline. Write it by hand or use a metal backup. Do not photograph or upload it.
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