Add Accounts
In Ledger Live, click Add account, pick a crypto (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum), and select the right network (e.g., mainnet). Ledger Live will query the blockchain and create a watch-only account linked to your device’s public keys.
Ledger Live is Ledger’s official app for managing hardware wallets and hundreds of coins and tokens from one dashboard. This independent guide explains how to download, install, and use Ledger Live; add accounts; send/receive funds; use buy/swap/stake features; and apply rock-solid security habits to protect your assets.
Ledger Live is the companion application for Ledger hardware wallets (e.g., Nano S Plus, Nano X, Stax). It provides a unified interface to set up your device, manage multiple crypto accounts, view your portfolio, and confirm transactions securely on the hardware screen. Ledger Live is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and as a mobile app for iOS/Android (mobile features may vary).
This page is educational and not affiliated with Ledger. Always follow the instructions shown in the official app and on your device.
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In Ledger Live, click Add account, pick a crypto (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum), and select the right network (e.g., mainnet). Ledger Live will query the blockchain and create a watch-only account linked to your device’s public keys.
Open the account → Receive. Verify the address on the device screen and in Ledger Live. If they match, share the address with the sender or your exchange. Always try a small test transaction first.
Click Send, paste the destination address, amount, and fee. Confirm every detail on the device screen. Approve on-device to broadcast. If anything looks off, reject on the device.
Third-party services inside Ledger Live are optional. Do your own research and consider fees and regulations in your region.
For extra privacy, consider using your own nodes where supported or limiting data sharing.
Ledger Live will notify you about new app versions and device firmware. Read the release notes and update when convenient. Do not disconnect the device during firmware updates. Funds remain safe as long as your recovery phrase is secure.
If you suspect malware, stop transacting, move to a clean machine, and never reveal your recovery phrase during remediation.
No. Your private keys stay inside the Ledger hardware device. Ledger Live is an interface to view and sign, not a custodian.
You can watch addresses, but to sign or move funds you must confirm on a physical Ledger device.
You don’t. The 24 words never appear in the app. They are displayed only on the device during setup or recovery.
Confirm you’re viewing the correct network/account type and that pending transactions have enough confirmations. Exchanges show internal balances; on-chain may lag or differ by network.
Yes. You can connect multiple Ledger devices and maintain separate account sets and security profiles.
Download Ledger Live → connect your Ledger → set PIN & secure your 24 words → install coin apps → add accounts → always verify addresses and amounts on the device screen before approving.