What is Ledger Live?

Ledger Live is the official application (desktop and mobile) that works with Ledger hardware wallets. It’s a management layer — a single place to add accounts, check balances, receive/send crypto, install device apps and interact with integrated services (buy, swap, stake, NFTs and dApps). Importantly, Ledger Live never exports your private keys: all signing happens on the hardware device itself. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Why use Ledger Live?

Security-first: Transactions are signed on-device, keeping private keys isolated.
Unified view: Track multiple blockchains and accounts from one dashboard. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Integrated services: Access partner on-ramps, swap providers and staking directly from the app.
Official updates: Ledger publishes signed installers and uses signature checks to prevent tampering. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

How to download & verify Ledger Live

  1. Always start at the official download page: ledger.com/ledger-live. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  2. Choose Desktop (Windows/macOS/Linux) or Mobile (App Store / Google Play) installers. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  3. Verify the installer using Ledger’s published signed hashes or signature guide before running it. Ledger provides LLD signatures and verification instructions. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  4. Connect your Ledger device and add accounts inside Ledger Live — never type or paste your 24-word recovery phrase into the app or any website.

Search-intent sections (5)

1. “Where to download?”

Use ledger.com/ledger-live — this is the only safe official download source. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

2. “Is Ledger Live safe?”

Yes when downloaded from official sources and verified — Ledger publishes verification tools and checks. Avoid third-party binaries. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

3. “Supported coins & features”

Ledger Live supports hundreds of crypto assets and features like staking, swaps and NFT viewing; see Ledger’s supported assets list. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

4. “Troubleshooting”

If Ledger Live cannot detect your device: try a different USB cable/port, update firmware, reinstall the app and consult Ledger Support.

5. “Scams & fake apps”

Fake Ledger apps and malicious installers have been distributed in the wild — some target macOS users with counterfeit apps that ask for seed phrases. Always verify binaries and never enter your recovery phrase anywhere. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Short FAQ

Does Ledger Live store my crypto? No — it is an interface; coins remain on their blockchains and private keys remain on your Ledger device.

Is Ledger Live free? Yes — Ledger Live is free to use; hardware devices cost extra.