Ledger® Live: Login | Getting started™ with Ledger®

Slide 1 — Intro

Welcome to Ledger® Live

What this guide covers

Quick summary

Logging in to Ledger® Live safely.
Getting started: install, connect, and secure your device.
Basic navigation: portfolio, accounts, and transactions.

Tip: Ledger® is a hardware-first approach — think of the device as your physical vault and Ledger® Live as the secure control panel.

Slide 2 — Prerequisites

Before you begin

What you need

Checklist

A supported Ledger® device (e.g., Ledger Nano S Plus or Nano X).
A computer or mobile device and a USB cable or Bluetooth (device dependent).
Secure, private environment to set up — not public Wi-Fi.

Note

Never share your recovery phrase with anyone. Ledger® support will never ask for it.

Slide 3 — Download

Install Ledger® Live

Download and verify

Steps

Visit the official Ledger® site: Ledger® Live.
Choose desktop or mobile version and follow on-screen installer prompts.
Verify digital signatures if available (extra safety step).

Use the official site link above — avoid third-party downloads.

Slide 4 — Connect

Connect your Ledger® device

Initial connection

How to

Open Ledger® Live and select “Get started”.
Choose whether you already have a device or need to create a new one.
Follow on-device prompts to unlock and confirm.

Helpful hint

Keep your device screen visible during setup — confirmations must be approved on the device itself.

Slide 5 — Login

Ledger® Live: Login flow

Authentication basics

Process

Ledger® Live pairs with your device — the device signs critical operations.
There is no password stored remotely; physical device + recovery phrase = access.
Use app PIN on device for quick unlock; reset if lost using recovery phrase only.

Ledger® Live itself is an interface; the ledger device enforces signing (the security core).

Slide 6 — Accounts

Creating and managing accounts

Accounts overview

Tips

Add accounts for different cryptocurrencies from the Accounts tab.
Each account maps to specific addresses derived from your recovery phrase.
Label accounts in Ledger® Live for clarity (e.g., “Savings — BTC”).

Slide 7 — Receiving & Sending

Performing transactions

Receive and send safely

Checklist

Always verify the receive address on your Ledger® device screen before accepting funds.
When sending, check the amount and address on-device; approve to sign.
Use small test transfers for new contacts.

Slide 8 — Security Practices

Security: Best practices

Keep your assets safe

Do's & Don'ts

Do store your recovery phrase offline in a secure location.
Don't enter your recovery phrase into any computer or website.
Do enable firmware and app updates from official Ledger® Live prompts.

Slide 9 — Troubleshooting

Common issues & fixes

Resolve quickly

Actions

Device not recognized: try another cable/USB port and ensure Ledger® Live is updated.
App errors: update the app on Ledger® Live or reinstall the specific coin app on device.
Lost PIN: recover device using recovery phrase on a new device only.

Slide 10 — Next steps & Resources

Next steps

Where to learn more

Resources

Official Ledger® support and guides: Ledger® Support.
Ledger® Live knowledge base, security best practices, and firmware announcements.
Community tutorials for advanced features (staking, NFTs, apps) — verify sources.

Closing note

Hardware security + cautious habit = long-term protection. Use Ledger® Live for control; keep the recovery phrase offline and private.