Download & Install — Getting Started with Ledger® Live | Secure Login Setup
To begin Getting Started with Ledger® Live | Secure Login Setup, get Ledger Live from the official Ledger site. Choose the correct installer for your OS, verify the download source, and run the signed installer. Ledger Live is the official companion for managing accounts and signing transactions with your Ledger device.
- Go to the official Ledger download page and select Ledger Live for your operating system.
- Download the signed installer and run it following OS prompts.
- Open Ledger Live and follow the onboarding steps: connect your Ledger device and complete the secure login setup.
Login & Getting Started — step-by-step (Getting Started with Ledger® Live | Secure Login Setup)
This condensed Getting Started with Ledger® Live | Secure Login Setup walkthrough summarizes what you'll see in Ledger Live. For the full interactive experience, follow the prompts in Ledger Live.
- Connect your Ledger device — plug in the device or pair via Bluetooth if supported. Ledger Live will detect your Ledger when the device is unlocked.
- Enter your PIN on-device — PIN entry always happens on the Ledger device screen to protect it from keyloggers. This is the central secure login step in Getting Started with Ledger® Live | Secure Login Setup.
- Choose your flow — if you're setting up a new device, follow initialization; if restoring, use the recovery option. Ledger Live guides each flow step during Getting Started with Ledger® Live | Secure Login Setup.
- Add accounts — in Ledger Live add Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other supported accounts. Ledger Live will scan networks and display balances once accounts are added.
- Secure your session — confirm every transaction on-device. Ledger Live requires on-device confirmations for signing, which is the cornerstone of Getting Started with Ledger® Live | Secure Login Setup security.
Key reminder: During Getting Started with Ledger® Live | Secure Login Setup, always verify addresses and transaction details on your Ledger device screen before approving — the device is the source of truth.
Security best practices (Getting Started with Ledger® Live | Secure Login Setup)
- Download Ledger Live only from the official site referenced in Getting Started with Ledger® Live | Secure Login Setup.
- Never share your recovery phrase — Ledger Live login never asks for it.
- Use a strong PIN and consider an optional passphrase for extra account separation.
- Verify firmware authenticity during setup and update only via official Ledger channels.
- Confirm transactions on the Ledger device: Ledger Live is a management UI, signing happens on-device.
Who should use this guide?
Getting Started with Ledger® Live | Secure Login Setup is for first-time Ledger users and experienced holders who need a reliable login and onboarding checklist. Follow this guide to reduce mistakes and adopt secure operating practices.
Frequently Asked Questions — Getting Started with Ledger® Live | Secure Login Setup
1. How do I log in to Ledger Live?
To log in to Ledger Live (Getting Started with Ledger® Live | Secure Login Setup): open Ledger Live, connect and unlock your Ledger device, enter the PIN on-device, and allow Ledger Live to access the device. Ledger Live does not store your PIN or recovery phrase.
2. Where should I download Ledger Live?
Always download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website. This guide (Getting Started with Ledger® Live | Secure Login Setup) stresses using the canonical download source to avoid malicious installers.
3. My device isn't detected — what now?
Check your USB cable and port, ensure the device is unlocked, restart Ledger Live, and verify OS USB permissions. If needed, consult the troubleshooting resources included in Getting Started with Ledger® Live | Secure Login Setup.
4. Does Ledger Live ever ask for my recovery phrase?
No. Ledger Live and this Getting Started with Ledger® Live | Secure Login Setup guide reiterate: never enter your recovery phrase into software or share it with anyone.
5. How do I keep my Ledger Live session secure?
Use a device PIN, enable OS protections, keep Ledger Live and device firmware updated from official sources, and confirm all transactions on-device. This Getting Started with Ledger® Live | Secure Login Setup guide highlights these steps for a secure session.