ledger / guide
AN INDEPENDENT RESOURCE FOR CRYPTO OWNERS

Ledger Live, made
clearer.

A considered guide to the companion app for your Ledger hardware wallet. Understand your portfolio, organize accounts, and make everyday crypto management feel more straightforward.

✳ Information first. Your keys stay yours.
PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW•••
Total balance ⌄
$24,680.42
↗ $1,248.60 (5.32%)Past month⌄
May 01May 08May 15May 22May 29
₿Bitcoin BTC0.1842 BTC$12,480.20+4.8%
◆Ethereum ETH2.640 ETH$8,160.22+2.1%
⌁Everything in viewAccounts at a glance✓
A conceptual view of portfolio organization
ONE PLACE TO FIND YOUR BEARINGS
PortfolioAccountsActivitySecurity
A PRACTICAL COMPANION

More context.
Less guesswork.

Ledger Live brings key account and device tasks together in one interface. Here are the everyday tools worth getting familiar with.

◌01 / OVERVIEW

Portfolio, at a glance

See supported crypto accounts in one place and follow balance changes over time. Clear valuation and allocation views can make it easier to understand how your holdings are distributed.

Explore portfolio tools ↗
▤02 / ORGANIZATION

Accounts that make sense

Create separate accounts for supported assets or personal purposes. A little organization helps distinguish long-term holdings from activity you want to monitor more closely.

See account tips ↗
↗03 / ACTIVITY

Transactions with context

Review incoming and outgoing activity alongside account details. Always double-check the network, destination, and amount before confirming a transaction on your device.

Review tracking basics ↗
⌑04 / CONNECTIVITY

Your device, connected

Pair the app with a compatible Ledger device to manage supported accounts. Keep the device close, unlock it yourself, and follow prompts displayed on its screen.

Understand connectivity ↗
Allocation•••
Bitcoin 51% Ethereum 33% Other assets 16%
✳
A VIEW THAT WORKS FOR YOU

Portfolio management
with perspective.

Portfolio tools help bring balances and asset performance into focus, but they are a view—not a promise of future value. Prices can move quickly, and displayed totals may depend on market data availability.

01

Group accounts intentionallyChoose names that make your own organization easy to recognize.

02

Check the details behind a totalLook at individual accounts, assets, and recent activity for context.

03

Keep a separate recordFor taxes and personal bookkeeping, maintain records appropriate to your needs.

START WITH THE BASICS

Getting started,
step by step.

Take time to verify every download and prompt. The small checks are part of using a self-custody setup thoughtfully.

01↓

Install from a trusted source

Find Ledger Live through Ledger’s official website or the verified app store listing for your device. Avoid links in unsolicited messages or search ads you cannot verify.

02⌑

Connect and check

Open the app, connect your Ledger device, and follow setup guidance. Confirm important actions and addresses directly on the hardware device screen.

03+

Add the accounts you use

Use the app’s account flow for assets you want to manage. Network support can vary; check current official documentation before moving funds.

04↗

Review before acting

Read transaction details carefully, verify recipient information, then approve only if the device displays what you expect.

✳
A NOTE WORTH REPEATING

Your recovery phrase
is never for sharing.

Never type your 24-word recovery phrase into a website, share it with support, or photograph it for cloud storage. Ledger will never ask you to reveal it. Anyone who obtains it may be able to access your crypto. Keep it private and physically secure, and verify suspicious requests through official channels.

Explore Ledger Academy ↗
⌑PRIVATE BY DESIGNYour recovery phrase belongs only to you.
⟳
KEEP YOUR SETUP CURRENT

Updates, without
the uncertainty.

Use the app’s own update prompts and official Ledger channels to learn about new versions and supported features. Before an update, ensure you understand the instructions and have your recovery information stored safely offline. No legitimate update requires you to enter your recovery phrase into a website.

A FEW GOOD HABITS

Small checks.
More confidence.

Make deliberate review part of your routine.

01

Verify the sourceBookmark official resources instead of following unexpected links.

↗
02

Read on-device promptsNever approve an action you did not initiate or do not understand.

↗
03

Test unfamiliar transfersConsider a small test amount when appropriate, and confirm network fees.

↗
04

Pause around pressureUrgency, guaranteed returns, and secrecy are common scam tactics.

↗
QUICK ANSWERS

Good to know.

Short answers to common Ledger Live questions.

Is Ledger Live the same as a hardware wallet?+

No. Ledger Live is companion software used with compatible Ledger devices. The device is the hardware wallet; the app provides an interface for managing supported accounts and actions.

Does the app hold my recovery phrase?+

Your recovery phrase is created and kept securely offline as part of your hardware wallet setup. Never enter it into Ledger Live, a website, or a message sent by someone claiming to offer support.

Are all crypto assets and networks supported?+

Support varies by asset, network, device, and software version. Confirm current compatibility and instructions in official Ledger documentation before making a transaction.

Is this an official Ledger website?+

No. This is an independent informational resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Ledger. Always use Ledger’s official website for downloads and account support.