Official Setup Guide: Download Ledger Live

Secure your crypto assets by following this verified process to download and install the Ledger Live application on Windows, macOS, or Linux.

Go to Official Download Site

Step 1: Verify the Official Download Source

The single most important step for your security is ensuring you download Ledger Live only from the **official Ledger website**. Phishing sites frequently mimic Ledger's pages to trick users into downloading malicious software that can compromise your private keys.

⚠️ Security Alert:

Never download Ledger Live from search engine advertisements, email links, or third-party download libraries. Always type the official URL directly into your browser.

Step 2: Choose Your Platform & Check Requirements

Ledger Live is supported on most modern desktop operating systems. Ensure your machine meets the minimum requirements for a stable experience.

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Windows

  • **Supported OS:** Windows 8 (64-bit) or later.
  • **File Type:** `.exe` installer.
  • **Requirement:** Must have an active Internet connection for setup.
  • **Action:** Double-click the downloaded `.exe` file to begin the installation wizard.
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macOS

  • **Supported OS:** macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or later.
  • **File Type:** `.dmg` file (disk image).
  • **Action:** Open the `.dmg`, then drag the Ledger Live application icon into your Applications folder.
  • **Note:** You may need to grant system permissions on first launch.
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Linux

  • **Supported OS:** Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux (64-bit).
  • **File Type:** `.AppImage`.
  • **Action:** Right-click the file, grant executable permissions, and run the file.
  • **Note:** Udev rules must be configured for the device to be detected.

Step 3: Installation, Launch, and Password Setup

Once the file is downloaded and you have run the installer (or dragged the app to the Applications folder), you are ready for the first launch.

1
Run the Installer/Application File

Execute the downloaded file (`.exe`, `.dmg`, or `.AppImage`). On Windows, follow the default installation prompts. On macOS/Linux, simply run the application from its installed location.

2
Set a Strong Software Password

Ledger Live will prompt you to set a password upon first launch. **This password is for local privacy only** (to hide your portfolio balance) and must be different from your Ledger Nano's Device PIN. Choose a strong, unique password.

3
Connect Your Ledger Device

Ledger Live will ask if you are setting up a new device, restoring a device, or connecting a previously set up device. Follow the on-screen instructions, which will require you to plug in your Ledger Nano and enter your **Device PIN** directly on the hardware wallet.