This is the secure, single destination to begin setting up your Ledger® device. Use **Ledger.com/start** to find the official **Ledger Live Download** and ensure your security from step one.
Always verify the URL. This guarantees you are downloading the genuine **Ledger Live** software, protecting you from malicious copycat sites.
Download the appropriate application, whether it's **Ledger Live Desktop** for your computer or the **Ledger Live App** for your mobile device.
The **Ledger Live** interface guides you through setting a PIN, writing down your 24-word Recovery Phrase, and completing your secure **Ledger Live Login**.
The desktop version is the most robust tool for managing your device, performing firmware updates, and accessing advanced features of your **Ledger Live Wallet**. It provides the most stable environment for secure operations.
The mobile app allows you to manage your accounts on the go, view balances, and initiate transactions. While convenient, final transaction confirmation and the **Ledger Live Login** still rely on your physical device.
The actual 'wallet' is your hardware device, not the software. **Ledger Live** simply provides the necessary connection and visual interface to view and interact with the crypto secured by your Ledger device.
Always ensure you type **Ledger.com/start** directly into your browser. Phishing sites frequently mimic this page to trick you into entering your recovery phrase during the setup or **Ledger Live Login** process.
It is the only guaranteed way to ensure you download the authentic **Ledger Live Download**. This prevents you from inadvertently installing malicious software that could compromise your **Ledger Live Login** or **Ledger Live Wallet**.
Both are part of the **Ledger Live** ecosystem. We highly recommend starting with the **Ledger Live Desktop** for the initial setup and firmware updates, then using the **Ledger Live App** for convenience afterward.
Once setup is complete, you will use the **Ledger Live** application (desktop or app) and your physical device for all future access and transactions, secured by your device PIN.