Getting Started with the Ledger® Live App

Ledger® Live App provides an easy and intuitive way to manage your Bitcoin®, Ethereum™, Solana®, USDT®, XRP® and other cryptocurrencies securely from your desktop or mobile device. This step-by-step guide will help beginners navigate all features and functionalities.

1. Installing Ledger® Live

Ledger® Live is available for desktop (Windows®, macOS®, Linux®) and mobile devices (iOS™, Android™). To get started:

  1. Visit the official Ledger® website and download Ledger® Live App for your platform ©®.
  2. Follow the installation instructions to install the software.
  3. Open Ledger® Live and select your language and region preferences.

Once installed, Ledger® Live launches a dashboard displaying portfolio overview and available functions.

2. Creating Your First Account

Ledger® Live allows you to create multiple cryptocurrency accounts. To create your first account:

  1. Open Ledger® Live and navigate to the “Accounts” tab.
  2. Click on “Add Account” and select the cryptocurrency you wish to manage (Bitcoin®, Ethereum™, Solana®, USDT®, XRP®).
  3. Follow the prompts to link your device (Ledger Nano X, Nano S+) and generate your account.
  4. Once created, your account balance and transaction history will be visible in Ledger® Live.

3. Connecting Your Ledger® Device

Connecting your hardware wallet to Ledger® Live allows you to manage crypto securely:

  1. Use the USB cable (or Bluetooth for Nano X) to connect your Ledger® device.
  2. Open Ledger® Live and navigate to “Manager”.
  3. Ledger® Live will detect your device and prompt connection.
  4. Once connected, you can install apps for Bitcoin®, Ethereum™, Solana®, USDT®, XRP® and other coins.

Device connection enables secure transaction approvals and account management directly through Ledger® Live.

4. Managing Your Coins

Ledger® Live allows you to send, receive, and monitor multiple coins from a single interface:

Ledger® Live aggregates all accounts in one dashboard, making multi-coin management intuitive.

5. Staking and Transactions

Ledger® Live supports staking for certain coins, allowing you to earn rewards directly from the app:

  1. Select the cryptocurrency that supports staking (e.g., Solana® or Ethereum™ when applicable).
  2. Click “Stake” and choose the validator or staking method.
  3. Confirm the action on your Ledger® device.

For regular transactions:

6. Installing Apps & Portfolio Management

Ledger® Live uses apps to manage different cryptocurrencies:

  1. Go to the “Manager” tab in Ledger® Live.
  2. Select the coin app (Bitcoin®, Ethereum™, Solana®, USDT®, XRP®).
  3. Click “Install” to add the app to your Ledger® device.
  4. Use the “Portfolio” tab to view combined balances, gains, and recent activity across all coins.

Ledger® Live provides charts and portfolio insights for beginners and advanced users alike.

7. App Settings & Customization

Ledger® Live offers several customization options:

Customizing Ledger® Live ensures that your crypto™ management experience is streamlined and comfortable.