The Ledger Live App is the official mobile companion application designed to work seamlessly with your Ledger® hardware wallet ecosystem. This sophisticated mobile platform extends the functionality of the desktop Ledger Live Desktop to your smartphone, providing 24/7 access to your cryptocurrency portfolio while maintaining the uncompromising security standards that Ledger® is renowned for.
Unlike traditional mobile wallets that store private keys on the device, the Ledger Live App serves as a secure viewing and monitoring tool that never compromises your private keys. Your sensitive cryptographic information remains safely stored within your Ledger® hardware wallet, while the mobile app provides convenient access to portfolio data, transaction history, and receiving capabilities.
Real-time portfolio valuation with interactive charts, asset allocation overview, and performance tracking across all your cryptocurrency holdings with automatic price updates and market insights.
Generate receiving addresses with scannable QR codes for easy cryptocurrency deposits. Share your addresses securely with built-in copy and share functionality for seamless transactions.
Monitor incoming and outgoing transactions with detailed history, confirmation status tracking, and instant push notifications for important account activity and price movements.
Begin by setting up your Ledger® hardware wallet through the official Ledger.com/start portal on your computer. This establishes the foundation for your secure wallet ecosystem.
Complete the Ledger Live download and installation on your desktop computer. Perform the initial Ledger login to sync your wallet data and configure your account settings.
Download the official Ledger Live App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Ensure you're downloading the genuine application by verifying the developer as "Ledger".
Connect your mobile app to your existing Ledger Live wallet using secure QR code pairing or manual synchronization. No sensitive data is transmitted during this process.
The Ledger Live App includes mobile-specific capabilities like Bluetooth connectivity for Ledger Nano X devices, biometric authentication using Face ID or fingerprint recognition, and push notifications for portfolio updates and security alerts. These features enhance convenience while maintaining the security separation between mobile viewing and hardware-based transaction authorization.
No, and this is a deliberate security feature. The Ledger Live App is designed as a monitoring and receiving tool only. All outgoing transactions require physical connection to your Ledger® hardware wallet through the desktop Ledger Live Desktop application to ensure your private keys never leave the secure hardware environment.
Yes, the app uses advanced encryption for local data storage and secure communication protocols for synchronization. However, since no private keys are stored on the mobile device, even if your phone is compromised, your funds remain secure in your hardware wallet. The app also supports biometric authentication for additional device-level security.
Bluetooth is required for Ledger Nano X connectivity with the mobile app, enabling wireless portfolio synchronization and receiving capabilities. For Ledger Nano S and Nano S Plus models, the mobile app works without Bluetooth by synchronizing through your desktop application data.
The mobile app requires an already configured Ledger® hardware wallet. You must complete the initial setup at Ledger.com/start using a computer, then perform the initial Ledger Live Login through desktop Ledger Live before the mobile app can synchronize with your wallet data.
Your funds remain completely secure. Since the app doesn't store private keys or have transaction-signing capabilities, losing your phone only means losing access to portfolio viewing. You can remotely wipe the app data or simply install the app on a new device and reconnect to your Ledger Live account. Your hardware wallet and recovery phrase remain unaffected.
While both provide portfolio management, the desktop Ledger Live Desktop offers full transaction capabilities, device management, and advanced features requiring hardware connection. The mobile app focuses on monitoring and receiving, maintaining security through functional separation while providing convenience for daily portfolio checks and deposit operations.