What is Ledger Live and Why is it Important?

Ledger Live is a companion app for managing your hardware wallet. It allows you to:

  • Buy, sell, stake, and swap crypto.
  • Manage over 5,000 coins and tokens.
  • Monitor your real-time portfolio.
  • Keep firmware and apps up to date.

You can download Ledger Live only from Ledger.com/start to avoid malicious clones or fake apps.


How to Buy Crypto Using Ledger.com/start

Buying crypto securely is easy through the Ledger Live app:

  1. Go to the Buy/Sell tab inside Ledger Live.
  2. Choose your preferred crypto and provider.
  3. Complete your KYC (Know Your Customer) verification.
  4. The purchased crypto will be directly sent to your Ledger wallet address.

This eliminates the need to store funds on exchange wallets, significantly increasing your asset security.


How to Recover Wallet Using Ledger.com/start

In case you lose or reset your device:

  • Open Ledger Live and choose "Restore device from recovery phrase."
  • Enter your 24-word seed phrase exactly as written.
  • Your crypto accounts will be restored on the new or reset Ledger device.

Never enter your recovery phrase on any website or computer other than your physical Ledger wallet.


How to Ensure Maximum Security with Ledger.com/start

  • Only use Ledger.com/start for official software and instructions.
  • Regularly update your firmware via Ledger Live.
  • Use a Ledger Backup Pack to store multiple recovery phrases.
  • Never share screenshots or photos of your recovery seed.

FAQs About Ledger.com/start

Q: Can I use Ledger.com/start on mobile?
A: Yes. Ledger.com/start supports mobile setup via Bluetooth-enabled Ledger Nano X.

Q: Is Ledger Live free?
A: Yes. Ledger Live is a free app provided via Ledger.com/start.

Q: Can I stake crypto using Ledger?
A: Yes. You can stake coins like Ethereum, Polkadot, and Tezos directly through Ledger Live.

Q: What if I forget my PIN code?
A: Reset your device and restore your accounts using the recovery phrase you stored during the setup process.