This presentation explains how to download, install, and securely use Ledger Live with Ledger hardware wallets. It covers best practices for setup, ongoing management, backup strategies, and troubleshooting to keep crypto assets safe.
Ledger Live is the official app for managing assets with Ledger devices. It connects to a physical hardware wallet, allowing you to send/receive crypto without exposing private keys. The app supports portfolio view, staking, and app management.
Always download Ledger Live from Ledger's official website or verified stores. Avoid third-party mirrors. If distributing inside an organization, host an internal signed installer.
Run installers from admin accounts only when necessary and scan with endpoint protection.
Create accounts by installing blockchain apps on the Ledger device through Ledger Live. Confirm account addresses on the device before receiving funds.
The 24-word recovery phrase is the single most sensitive item. Never type it into a computer, take a photo, or share. Store on durable offline media.
Use Ledger Live’s Manager to install/uninstall blockchain apps on your device. Unused apps can be removed safely—accounts remain recoverable via seed phrase.
Ledger Live shows current balances, transaction history, and staking options for supported assets. Use the app to delegate/unstake where supported but always verify transactions on-device.
Periodically test restoring an account on a spare device to confirm the procedure and backup integrity.
Keep Ledger Live and device firmware up to date. Ledger publishes release notes—review them before updating in critical environments and schedule maintenance windows if managing many devices.
Connection problems, outdated firmware, and app mismatches are common. Reboot device, update firmware, reinstall Ledger Live if needed. If in doubt, contact official Ledger Support.
For organization-wide deployment, draft a hardware custody policy, train staff, and consider multisig solutions for higher assurance.