The **Ledger Live app** is the essential, all-in-one platform for managing, tracking, and growing your digital assets. While your cryptocurrencies and private keys are secured offline on your **Ledger® hardware wallet**, the Ledger Live software provides the user-friendly interface needed for day-to-day operations—from checking your portfolio balance to staking and swapping assets.
In the crypto space, security begins with the source. Downloading the **Ledger Live app** from an unofficial or compromised link is the primary way phishing attacks occur. A malicious version of the software can trick you into revealing your recovery phrase or signing a transaction you didn't intend to make. Always navigate directly to the official Ledger® domain for the download.
To ensure you download the genuine software for your desktop or mobile device and begin the crucial setup process for your new **Ledger® hardware wallet**, use the official starting page:
This page, along with the main download page, directs you to the correct installer for your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android). Downloading from here is the first step in performing the **Genuine Check**, a security feature that verifies the authenticity of your Ledger® device.
The **Ledger Live download** is the gateway to setting up and managing your **Ledger wallet**.
**Crucial Warning:** The 24-word recovery phrase should **NEVER** be entered into a computer, phone, or any device connected to the internet. It is only to be written down and safely stored offline.
If you encounter issues during or after the **Ledger Live download**, here are common fixes:
A: The absolute safest place is the official download page: ledger.com/ledger-live-download or the official starting page ledger.com/start. Always type the address directly into your browser, rather than clicking a search engine result or an emailed link.
A: You can download and open the **Ledger Live app** to explore its features, but you cannot manage, send, or receive cryptocurrencies securely without owning and connecting a genuine **Ledger® hardware wallet**.
A: No. The **Ledger Live download** and its basic functionality are completely free. You only pay for the **Ledger® hardware wallet** device itself and standard network fees (gas/transaction fees) when sending or swapping crypto.
A: Yes, you can install the **Ledger Live app** on multiple devices. All instances of the app will show the same portfolio balance, as they are reading data from the public blockchain. However, you must always have your physical **Ledger hardware wallet** to approve any outgoing transactions.
A: Clearing the cache (Settings > Help > Clear Cache) forces the app to resynchronize with the blockchain explorers. This is often the fix for issues like incorrect or zero balances, transaction history delays, or synchronization errors (**Troubleshooting Ledger Live**).