About Ledger Live
Ledger Live is the official application for managing digital assets through Ledger hardware wallets. Designed for security and simplicity, it provides a seamless interface to track balances, install applications, and conduct transactions while ensuring that private keys never leave the hardware device.
The software integrates directly with Ledger’s secure element chip, ensuring private keys are isolated from your computer or mobile phone. Each transaction must be manually verified and signed on the device screen, ensuring that you maintain full control of your cryptocurrency holdings.
Key Security Features
- Hardware-based protection: Private keys are stored inside a certified secure element chip.
- On-device confirmation: Every transaction is verified directly on your Ledger device screen.
- Phishing resistance: Ledger Live verifies genuine device connections and firmware integrity.
- Data privacy: No private data leaves your device. Ledger servers only process encrypted metadata.
Best Practices for Users
Always initialize your Ledger device in a private setting, keep firmware up-to-date, and verify all URLs when downloading Ledger Live. Avoid sharing your recovery phrase with anyone. Backup your recovery phrase securely — it is the only method to restore your wallet if the device is lost or damaged.
Ledger Live’s interface allows easy management of multiple cryptocurrencies, staking, and DeFi access. By combining usability with hardware-level protection, it offers a holistic approach to crypto asset safety.
Website & Hosting Security Tips
- Serve your website only through HTTPS and enable HSTS.
- Implement
Content-Security-Policy,X-Frame-Options: DENY, andX-Content-Type-Options: nosniff. - Regularly update software dependencies and sanitize all user input.
- Restrict third-party scripts and verify with Subresource Integrity (SRI).
Combining Ledger Live’s internal security model with strong hosting and web hygiene ensures end-to-end protection for users and platforms alike.