Ledger Live (Ledger Wallet app) is the official companion app for Ledger hardware wallets that lets users manage portfolios, perform hardware-backed signing, stake supported tokens, and access DeFi integrations securely.

Which platforms support Ledger Live?

Ledger Live is available on desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux) and mobile (iOS, Android). See the official download page for system requirements.

Can I stake crypto through Ledger Live?

Yes — Ledger Live supports staking for a range of assets (e.g., ETH, SOL, ATOM, ADA and others) via integrated partners or native flows, keeping private keys on your Ledger device.

How do I download Ledger Live safely?

Always download Ledger Live (Ledger Wallet) from ledger.com and verify binary signatures or checksums when offered to ensure authenticity.

How do I stay safe using Ledger Live?

Use official downloads, verify signatures, never share your seed phrase, enable device PIN/passphrase, and beware of fake apps or malware — keep OS and app updates current.

Ledger Live — Secure Crypto Management App

Ledger Live is the official companion app for Ledger hardware wallets — a secure crypto management app that brings portfolio tracking, hardware-backed signing, staking and DeFi access into a single, polished interface. Ledger Live (Ledger Wallet app) keeps private keys offline on your Ledger device while providing a powerful desktop and mobile experience. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Hardware-backed signing

All signatures are produced on your Ledger device — keys never touch the host machine.

Unified portfolio

Track balances, price charts and historical performance across many assets in one dashboard.

Buy, Swap & Stake

Integrated partners let you buy and swap; staking support is built into Ledger Live for several networks. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Overview

Ledger Live (now marketed in Ledger’s ecosystem as Ledger Wallet app in some places) is available for desktop and mobile, enabling secure device pairing, account discovery and transaction flows across multiple chains. System requirements and supported versions are published on Ledger’s official support pages — Ledger Live supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS (check the support center for exact OS versions). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Key features

Account management: Add and manage Bitcoin, Ethereum and thousands of tokens supported by Ledger devices. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Hardware confirmations: Every sensitive action requires physical confirmation on your device, protecting against host-level malware.
Integrated services: Compare providers to buy crypto, swap tokens or access DeFi without leaving the Ledger Live interface. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Staking & rewards: Stake supported assets directly and earn rewards while keys remain on-device. Supported staking assets and partners are listed in Ledger documentation. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Developer & advanced options

Developers can integrate with Ledger Bridge, SDKs and approved partners to offer Ledger-backed signing in their apps; always follow Ledger’s official docs and use emulators for testing before production deployments.

Download & authenticity

Always download Ledger Live / Ledger Wallet from the official Ledger domain and verify installation signatures or checksums when Ledger provides them. Ledger publishes signature files and guidance to verify binaries — verifying download authenticity reduces risk from counterfeit apps. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Security best practices

Security is a layered process: keep your Ledger device firmware up to date, store your recovery phrase offline and never share it, use a device PIN and optional passphrase, verify receiving addresses on-device, and only use official downloads. Recent incidents show attackers sometimes distribute fake wallet apps to harvest seed phrases — vigilance is critical. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Quick start

Buy a genuine Ledger device from the official store and check packaging authenticity. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Download Ledger Live (Ledger Wallet app) from ledger.com and verify the binary signature if provided. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Connect and initialize your device; create a secure PIN and write your recovery seed offline.
Add accounts in Ledger Live and confirm addresses on the device screen before receiving funds.