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Ledger Live is Ledger’s official desktop & mobile application that serves as the secure interface between you and your Ledger hardware wallet. It does not replace the hardware; it complements it—letting users view balances, manage accounts, install apps, send/receive crypto, stake assets and access partner services while keeping private keys offline.
Ledger Live does not use a username or cloud password for core access. Instead, you “log in” by connecting and unlocking your Ledger hardware wallet (PIN). After device unlock, Ledger Live requests permission to read the public account data from your device. This architecture keeps private keys offline—never exposed to the host.
Ledger uses a Secure Element and Ledger OS on the device, with Ledger Live acting as a companion. Best practices: always download Ledger Live from the official site, keep firmware up-to-date, never share recovery phrases or enter them into apps, enable Ledger Sync or Ledger Recover only after understanding tradeoffs, and verify transaction details on the device screen.
Typical issues: outdated Ledger Live or firmware, USB/OTG cable problems, driver issues on desktops, or counterfeit apps on macOS. The safe remedies: reinstall Ledger Live from ledger.com, update OS/drivers, try a different USB cable/port, consult Ledger Support.
Ledger Live stores accounts locally by default. Optional services like Ledger Sync or Ledger Recover provide encrypted cloud features. Understand the encryption, the parties involved, and the recovery tradeoffs before enabling. Use passphrases as an advanced layer only if you understand them.
When sending crypto, Ledger Live constructs the transaction and the device displays the final details for verification. You must confirm amount and address on the physical device before signing—this on-device confirmation is the key anti-phishing control.
Always download Ledger Live from ledger.com. Keep devices and apps updated. Never disclose your recovery phrase. Use hardware confirmations and consider an additional passphrase for vault-style security. For support and security advisories, rely on Ledger’s official channels.
Official Ledger resources are included below (exact links shown in chat). Always double-check the domain is ledger.com.