Ledger Live Login connects you to the Ledger Live application — the official desktop and mobile interface for managing hardware wallet accounts, sending and receiving crypto, and checking portfolio balances. This guide provides straightforward, practical steps for signing in, enabling protections, and resolving common connection or authentication issues.

Step-by-step: How to sign in

  1. Open the Ledger Live desktop app or mobile app and ensure it's the official version downloaded from Ledger's website or recognized app store.
  2. Connect your Ledger device (Nano S, Nano X, etc.) to your computer or pair via Bluetooth for compatible devices.
  3. Enter your device PIN when prompted; Ledger devices never ask for your 24-word recovery phrase during login.
  4. Authorize the connection on your device screen if asked — this confirms the app is talking to your physical wallet.

Security & best practices

Never share your recovery phrase. Ledger support will never ask for it. Treat the recovery phrase as your last-resort key.

After a successful Ledger Live Login, enable app-level protections and keep firmware current. Consider using a separate, secure system for software updates and store your recovery phrase offline in a fireproof, secure place.

  • Use a strong device PIN and never reuse it across devices.
  • Keep Ledger firmware and the Ledger Live app updated; updates often include important security patches.
  • Enable device passphrase features only if you fully understand them — a passphrase adds security but increases complexity and recovery risk.

Common issues & fixes

If Ledger Live fails to detect your device, try a different USB cable or port, confirm the device is unlocked, or restart both device and app. For Bluetooth pairing issues, toggle Bluetooth and re-pair the device. If you see unexpected requests for your recovery phrase, disconnect immediately and consult official Ledger support.

Final tips

Keep backups of important information (but never the recovery phrase in digital form), review permissions in connected apps, and be cautious with third-party integrations. A careful, verified Ledger Live Login experience is the foundation for safely managing crypto assets.