Ledger Live lets you manage your crypto assets with the security of your Ledger device.
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
Mac installation
- 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.
Windows installation
- 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.
Linux installation
You can install Ledger Live on Linux using the command line or the graphical user interface.
Using the command line
- Visit ledger.com/ledger-live/download and click Linux app to download the latest Ledger Live AppImage.
- Open a terminal and create a directory for Ledger Live:
mkdir ledger_live
- Move the AppImage file you downloaded to the directory you just created:
mv your-ledger-live-desktop-file.AppImage ~/ledger_live - Go into the directory:
cd ~/ledger_live/
- Once in the directory, make the AppImage file executable:
chmod +x your-ledger-live-desktop-file.AppImage - 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
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
- Launch the AppImage:
./ledger-live-desktop-*.AppImage
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
- Navigate to ledger.com/ledger-live/download.
- Download the Ledger Live AppImage.
- Go to the Downloads folder.
- Right-click on the Ledger Live AppImage you downloaded and click Properties.
- Go to the Permissions tab.
- In the Execute field, tick Allow executing file as program.
Prerequisites
- Ledger Live Mobile is compatible with Android 8.1+ and iOS 13+.
- 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
| Nano S | Sign a Transaction | Receive NFT | Send NFT | Bluetooth/Cable Compatible? | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android | YES | YES | No (sometimes w/ third party or Opensea) | Cable | About 3 apps |
| iOS | NO | YES | NO | NO | About 3 apps |
Nano X
| Nano X | Sign a Transaction | Receive NFT | Send NFT | Bluetooth/Cable Compatible? | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android | YES | YES | YES | Bluetooth/Cable | Up to 100 Apps |
| iOS | YES | YES | YES | Bluetooth | Up to 100 apps |
Nano S Plus
| Nano S Plus | Sign a Transaction | Receive NFT | Send NFT | Bluetooth/Cable Compatible? | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.