Ledger® Live: Login | Getting started™ with Ledger®

Quick, secure introduction to Ledger Live login, setup, safety, and recovery — designed as a short presentation you can use in training or documentation.

1. What is Ledger Live?

Overview

Ledger Live is the official desktop and mobile application used to manage Ledger hardware wallets, view balances, receive/send crypto, and access DeFi and NFTs through a secure interface. Download directly from Ledger’s site to avoid fake apps. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

2. Before you start

Checklist (quick)

Purchase an official Ledger device (Nano family, Stax, etc.) from Ledger or authorized resellers.
Do not enter your 24-word recovery phrase into any app or website — Ledger never asks for it.
Download Ledger Live from the official Ledger download page. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

3. Install & First Login

Step-by-step

Download

Go to the official Ledger Live download page and select your OS (macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android). Use the verified installer file and follow OS prompts to install. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Set up your device

Power on your Ledger device, choose “Set up as new device” (or restore if you already have a recovery phrase), create a PIN, and write down the recovery sheet exactly. Ledger’s Start guide walks through device setup. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Login & App Pairing

Open Ledger Live, choose your device, and follow on-screen pairing/permission prompts. Ledger Live uses your hardware wallet to sign transactions; sensitive keys never leave the device. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

4. Managing accounts & updates

Adding accounts

From Ledger Live select “Accounts” → “Add account,” choose the crypto and follow prompts. Ledger Live fetches balances and transaction history while the private keys remain on your device. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Firmware & App updates

Keep Ledger Live and your device firmware up to date via My Ledger in the app. Firmware updates patch security and compatibility; always follow official instructions when updating. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

5. Recovery & emergency

Restore with recovery phrase

If you need to restore accounts, use the Ledger device restore flow with your 24-word phrase or use Ledger Recover where supported — follow official support steps to avoid mistakes. Never enter your recovery phrase into third-party tools. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

6. Security best practices

Top rules

Only download Ledger Live from ledger.com. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Never disclose your recovery phrase; Ledger staff will never ask for it.
Keep your device, PIN, and recovery sheet physically secure — use a safe or locked location.
Beware of fake apps or phishing sites; verify URLs and installer signatures when in doubt. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

7. Quick resource links (official)

Ledger Live — Download (official installer). :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Ledger — Getting started. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Getting started with Ledger Live (support). :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Restore accounts with recovery phrase. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Update Ledger Live. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Device OS update guide (My Ledger). :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
Security best practices (Ledger Academy). :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
Ledger Recover guide. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
Ledger Live app info & features. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
Ledger Support Center. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}

Closing (H5)

Final tips

Keep software and firmware updated, store recovery details offline, and always validate sources. Use this slide as a quick handout for onboarding new Ledger users.

Prepared for internal training — content compiled from official Ledger pages and support articles linked above.