What is Ledger Live Login?
Ledger Live is the official application interface for managing Ledger hardware wallets and accounts. The login process connects the desktop or mobile app to your Ledger device so you can view balances, send/receive assets, and manage apps. Understanding how that connection works helps you spot risks and use the app safely.
Key security principles
Security for Ledger Live centers on keeping your recovery phrase secret, verifying device screens, and ensuring the app you use is genuine. Ledger hardware wallets keep private keys offline — the login only authorizes the app to read public account information and request transaction signatures which must always be confirmed on the device itself.
Practical safety tips
Obtain Ledger Live exclusively from the official Ledger website or verified app stores. Double-check website URLs, and prefer manual verification rather than clicking unknown links.
Transactions and sensitive requests must be approved on your Ledger device's screen. If the device does not show the expected details, do not proceed.
Ledger will never ask you to enter your recovery phrase into the app or online. Store it offline in a secure place and never share it with anyone.
Install official firmware and app updates through Ledger Live and verify update prompts originate from the app itself and the device.
How to spot phishing and scams
Phishing attempts often mimic Ledger branding and language to trick users into entering sensitive information or installing fake apps. Common red flags include unexpected pop-ups, urgent language demanding immediate action, unfamiliar download links, or requests to provide your recovery phrase.
Account access & device handling
Ledger Live pairs with your device — account control remains with the private keys stored on the hardware. Treat your Ledger device like a safe: keep it physically secure, and avoid using untrusted public computers when managing assets.