The Ledger Live application connects directly to your Ledger hardware wallet, which stores your private keys in a secure element. Your private keys never leave the device, ensuring maximum security for your cryptocurrency assets.
To access your accounts, you simply connect your Ledger device to your computer or mobile device via USB or Bluetooth, then enter your PIN directly on the hardware wallet.
This approach ensures that even if your computer is compromised, your private keys remain secure on the hardware wallet.
Your Ledger device is protected by a PIN code that you set up during the initial configuration. This PIN is required every time you connect your device to Ledger Live.
The device will automatically lock after a short period of inactivity or after three incorrect PIN attempts, providing additional security against unauthorized access.
Your PIN is the first line of defense for your hardware wallet and the assets it secures.
During the initial setup of your Ledger device, you are provided with a 24-word recovery phrase. This phrase is the master key to all accounts derived from your device.
The recovery phrase should be written down on the provided recovery sheet and stored in a secure location, separate from your Ledger device.
Your recovery phrase is the only way to restore access to your funds if your Ledger device is lost, stolen, or damaged.
Get a complete view of your cryptocurrency portfolio with real-time balance tracking and performance metrics.
Send and receive cryptocurrencies with confidence, knowing each transaction is verified on your hardware wallet.
Earn rewards by participating in staking directly through Ledger Live with supported cryptocurrencies.
Swap cryptocurrencies directly within Ledger Live through integrated partner exchanges.
Ledger devices use a secure element chip, the same technology used in passports and credit cards, to protect your private keys.
Private keys are generated and stored in the secure element, completely isolated from your computer or smartphone.
Every transaction must be physically verified on your Ledger device by pressing buttons, preventing remote attacks.