Ledger™ Live is the official desktop and mobile app to securely manage your cryptocurrency assets. This page guides you from downloading Ledger Live, installing it, connecting your Ledger device, using the pluing connector, and safely managing your portfolio.
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Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Desktop version recommended for full Manager and firmware update capabilities.
Always download Ledger Live from the official website: Ledger.com/start. Choose your platform (Windows, macOS, Linux) and save the installer to a secure location.
Avoid third-party links. Ledger.com/start is the only trusted source.
Click the appropriate download button for your system.
Keep it in a known location for easy installation.
Pluing is a helper/connector that allows Ledger Live or compatible web apps to communicate with your Ledger device securely. It never stores private keys and is only needed for proper device detection on some OS or browser setups.
Resolves USB/WebHID/WebUSB communication limitations on certain systems. Ensures Ledger Live can detect your device reliably.
Download from Ledger.com/start, run the installer, authorize on macOS if prompted, reload udev rules on Linux.
Restart Ledger Live, check USB ports/cable, and verify connector is running in system tray.
Follow OS prompts to complete installation.
Launch Ledger Live and choose to initialize a new device or restore an existing wallet.
Create PIN, write recovery phrase offline, and confirm on device.
Install blockchain apps and add accounts for each supported cryptocurrency.
Send a small amount to verify everything works.
All private keys remain on the Ledger device; transactions are signed only after user confirmation on-device.
Ledger Live provides real-time balances, market data, and transaction history.
Install or uninstall apps per blockchain; uninstalling apps does not delete funds.
Minimal public data is shared; telemetry is optional.