🧰 Maintenance & Updates
Regularly update your Ledger device and Ledger Live to access new features and security patches. Always backup recovery phrase before performing firmware updates.
Ledger Live is the official companion application for Ledger hardware wallets, allowing users to securely manage cryptocurrencies. This presentation guide (~900 words) provides a structured approach to setup, onboarding, and secure usage of your Ledger device. It uses emoji markers for clarity and easy presentation.
Ledger hardware wallets keep your private keys offline in a secure chip (SE), minimizing risk from online attacks. Ledger Live ensures you can interact with your funds safely while keeping keys isolated.
Check for tamper-evident seals and ensure all items are included:
Connect the device via USB or Bluetooth (Nano X). Open a browser and navigate manually to https://ledger.com/start to download Ledger Live or access web setup instructions.
Download Ledger Live for your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android) from the official site only.
Follow the installation instructions and open the app. Ledger Live will guide you to connect and initialize your device safely.
The device will generate a recovery phrase (24 words). Write these down manually on the recovery sheet provided. Never take a photo or store digitally.
Choose a 4–8 digit PIN to protect local access. Each session requires PIN input on the device itself.
Ledger Live allows you to:
Regularly update your Ledger device and Ledger Live to access new features and security patches. Always backup recovery phrase before performing firmware updates.
Use the recovery phrase to reset and restore wallet. Without it, funds are inaccessible.