This concise getting-started presentation walks you through safe installation, initial login, device setup, recovery best practices, and links to official Ledger resources.
Ledger Live is the official desktop and mobile application for interacting with Ledger hardware wallets — it lets you manage accounts, buy/sell, swap, stake and monitor crypto while keeping private keys offline. For the official Ledger Live page and downloads, use the official Ledger site listed in the links below. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Using the official Ledger instructions reduces the risk of malware, fake apps, and phishing that target crypto wallets. Always download Ledger Live directly from Ledger's website and verify signatures where offered. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Begin at Ledger's official getting started area before unboxing or installing anything. Follow the step-by-step instructions for your OS and device. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Go to Ledger's official Ledger Live download page and select the build for your operating system. Ledger publishes installers and checksums/signatures for some releases — prefer the site copy over third-party mirrors. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
If anything asks for your 24-word seed phrase during installation or login, treat it as a scam — Ledger never asks for your full seed inside the app. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Follow on-screen prompts to connect your Ledger hardware. Create a PIN on the device; Ledger devices keep keys isolated in secure hardware. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Open Ledger Live, connect your device, unlock it with the PIN, and the app will detect your accounts or prompt to create/restore accounts. Ledger Live itself doesn’t hold your private keys — they remain on your device. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
To restore accounts on a new device, use the device's recovery option and supply your recovery phrase only on the hardware device when prompted — not into a computer or website. After restoring, Ledger Live will rescan and re-add your accounts. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Ledger's official guidance is clear: protect your 24-word secret recovery phrase; never type it into apps, websites or send it to anyone. If requested, it’s a scam. Use the Recovery Check app to verify a backup when available. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Ledger offers an optional backup service called Ledger Recover — review the product and regional availability before subscribing. This is not mandatory; many users prefer pure offline self-custody. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
If Ledger Live doesn't detect your device or an app update fails, check Ledger's support hub and the specific step-by-step guides for download or restoring accounts. Ledger Support provides targeted articles and contact options. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Contact Ledger Support only via official support channels and never provide your secret recovery phrase to support staff. If you lost your recovery phrase but still have device access, follow Ledger's official recovery/reset guidance. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}