The Ledger Live app is a safe and easy interface for managing your cryptocurrencies using your Ledger device. Unlike most apps, Ledger Live keeps your data directly on your phone or computer, so there's no need to sign in using an email and password. All that's required is your Ledger device.
You can download Ledger Live on your desktop computer or your mobile device, and it works with both iOS and Android.
Prerequisites
- Own a Ledger hardware wallet.
- A computer meeting our system requirements.
- Have a USB cable to connect your device. You’ll also need an adapter for USB-C ports.
Instructions
Minimum requirements | |
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Operating system | macOS v10.15 or later |
- Navigate to ledger.com/ledger-live/download.
- Download the Ledger Live application.
- Double-click the .dmg file you downloaded.
- Drag and drop the Ledger Live application to the Applications folder.
- Start Ledger Live from Launchpad or Spotlight.
- Depending on your macOS version, the following message displays. Click Open to allow the installation.
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Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) or later |
- Navigate to ledger.com/ledger-live/download.
- Download the Ledger Live application.
- Double-click the Ledger Live executable file you downloaded.
- If a warning displays, click Yes to allow the installation of Ledger Live.
- Once the installation completes, click Finish.
Minimum requirements | |
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Operating system | Linux Ubuntu 20.04 (64-bit) or later |
You can install Ledger Live on Linux using the command line or the graphical user interface.
Using the command line
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Install AppImageLauncher.
sudo apt install software-properties-common sudo add-apt-repository ppa:appimagelauncher-team/stable sudo apt update sudo apt install appimagelauncher
- Add and reload the udev rules to allow USB access to your Ledger device:
wget -q -O - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/LedgerHQ/udev-rules/master/add_udev_rules.sh | sudo bash
Note: Newer versions of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS require adding the following commands after wget:sudo add-apt-repository universe
sudo apt install libfuse2
Alternatively, you can use libfuse3 if libfuse2 is not available for your distribution:sudo apt install libfuse3-3
- Navigate to ledger.com/ledger-live/download and download the Ledger Live Linux app.
- Go to the Downloads folder and open:
ledger-live-desktop-*.AppImage
- Click on the button Integrate and run.
Ledger Live starts! You're done!
Note: If you get a sand-boxing error, please run the following command:
./ledger-live-desktop-*.AppImage --no-sandbox
Using the graphical user interface
- Download the latest AppImageLauncher amd64 deb package from here.
- Go to the Downloads folder.
- Right-click open with "software install".
- Navigate to ledger.com/ledger-live/download
- Download the Ledger Live AppImage.
- Open Ledger Live.
- Install fuse 2 from here.
Note: fuse 2 is required to launch Ledger Live. - Go to the Downloads folder.
- Right click open with "software install".
- Download the latest AppImageLauncher amd64 deb package from here.
- Go to the Downloads folder.
- Right-click open with "software install".
- Navigate to ledger.com/ledger-live/download
- Download the Ledger Live AppImage.
- Open Ledger Live.
Note: if you are having Ledger device USB connection issues please open the terminal then add and reload the udev rules to allow USB access to your Ledger device:
wget -q -O - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/LedgerHQ/udev-rules/master/add_udev_rules.sh | sudo bash
Prerequisites
- Ledger Live Mobile is compatible with Android version 10 or above and iOS version 14 or above.
- iPhone users can’t connect to Ledger Live Mobile using a USB cable. If you want to manage your assets on the go, please purchase Ledger Nano X.
- Ledger Nano X can be connected via Bluetooth.
Consultation mode is available only with iOS 13+ by importing your accounts from the desktop app.
Instructions
Getting Ledger Live on your smartphone is easy. Simply select your platform below:
Or open ledger.com/live in your phone's web browser and tap Download. Once you've downloaded the app, use this article to get started.
Ledger Live Compatibility Information
Nano S | Sign a Transaction | Receive NFT | Send NFT | Bluetooth/Cable Compatible? | Storage |
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Android | YES | YES | No (sometimes w/ third party or Opensea) | Cable | About 3 apps |
iOS | NO | YES | NO | NO | About 3 apps |
Nano X | Sign a Transaction | Receive NFT | Send NFT | Bluetooth/Cable Compatible? | Storage |
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Android | YES | YES | YES | Bluetooth/Cable | Up to 100 Apps |
iOS | YES | YES | YES | Bluetooth | Up to 100 apps |
Nano S Plus | Sign a Transaction | Receive NFT | Send NFT | Bluetooth/Cable Compatible? | Storage |
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Android | YES | YES | YES | Cable | Up to 100 Apps |
iOS | NO | YES | NO | NO | Up to 100 apps |
Ledger Live is available on desktop and mobile. While it may be compatible with some iPad models/tablets, we don’t currently support these devices. Furthermore, Ledger Live isn’t supported on virtual machines.
Next steps
- Take your first steps to set up Ledger Live with your device.
- Install apps on your device and add your accounts.