Once you have a verified Ledger Live installer, use this expanded checklist to pair your Ledger wallet, add accounts, and validate your setup with minimal risk.

Prepare your environment

Before running Ledger Live, close unknown applications and ensure your operating system is updated. Never plug your Ledger device into shared public machines.

Use a clean USB port, original cable if possible.
Have your 24-word recovery phrase stored offline already.

Run the Ledger Live installer

Install as a standard desktop application or from official mobile stores. If your OS shows warnings about unknown publishers, stop and re-check the source.

Connect and verify your Ledger device

When prompted, connect your Ledger wallet, enter the PIN only on the device, and run the genuine check inside Ledger Live.

Add your first accounts

Use “Accounts” to add Bitcoin, Ethereum and other supported chains. Ledger Live derives addresses from keys stored on the hardware; it never imports your seed phrase.

Lock down the app

Enable a strong Ledger Live password, auto-lock timers, and consider restricting view access on shared computers.

Confirm with a micro-transaction

Send a tiny amount from an exchange or another wallet to verify addresses match exactly what appears on your Ledger device and in Ledger Live.

These Ledger Live setup steps are intentionally verbose so search engines and humans see consistent, explicit language around how a Ledger wallet must be initialized and connected.

Official software and firmware are available exclusively on the verified Ledger website. This domain does not host installers; it explains how to recognize the legitimate Ledger Live download before you install anything.