> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://liveledger.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Ledger® Live Wallet— Getting Started™ | official 

edger Live™ makes crypto management simple and secure®. Explore your portfolio, manage digital assets, and stay in control of your crypto from one platform.

# Ledger Live: Secure Crypto Management Made Simple

**Ledger Live** has become a familiar name among cryptocurrency users looking for a convenient way to manage digital assets. Today, the app is known as **Ledger Wallet**, reflecting how much the platform has expanded beyond basic portfolio tracking. It provides a unified experience for managing, buying, swapping, staking, and exploring crypto while working alongside a Ledger hardware signer. ([Ledger][2])

## What Is Ledger Live?

Ledger Live was originally designed as a companion application for Ledger hardware wallets. It allowed users to view balances, manage multiple crypto accounts, and complete transactions through one interface. The platform has since evolved into Ledger Wallet, a broader crypto management app available on desktop and mobile devices. ([Ledger][3])

For users searching for a **secure crypto wallet**, the main advantage is the combination of software convenience and hardware-based transaction verification. The app provides the interface, while the Ledger signer keeps private keys offline and requires physical confirmation for transactions.

## Key Features of Ledger Live

**1. Manage Multiple Crypto Assets**

Ledger Wallet supports **15,000+ crypto assets across more than 50 blockchains**, giving users a single dashboard for monitoring different holdings. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, stablecoins, and many other assets can be managed within the ecosystem. ([Ledger][2])

**2. Buy and Sell Crypto**

Users can access integrated providers to **buy or sell cryptocurrency** without constantly moving between different platforms. Available payment methods and providers can vary by region and asset, so users should review the available options inside the app.

**3. Swap Crypto**

The platform also supports **crypto swaps**, allowing users to exchange one digital asset for another. Current Ledger updates include access to multiple providers across numerous blockchain networks, giving users more choice when comparing transactions. ([Ledger][4])

**4. Stake and Earn**

For supported assets, users can explore **crypto staking and earning opportunities** through the Ledger ecosystem. This can make Ledger Wallet useful for people who want to manage long-term holdings while exploring potential rewards. ([Ledger][5])

## Ledger Live Security

Security remains one of the strongest reasons people choose Ledger. A Ledger signer stores private keys in dedicated hardware, while transactions can be reviewed and physically approved before execution. Features such as **Clear Signing** help users understand transaction details, while **Transaction Check** can identify certain potentially malicious transactions before approval. ([Ledger][6])

This approach gives users greater control over their assets compared with leaving cryptocurrency solely on a centralized exchange.

## Why Choose Ledger Live?

The biggest benefit of Ledger Live, now Ledger Wallet, is **convenience without giving up self-custody**. Instead of relying on separate applications for portfolio tracking, buying, swapping, staking, and Web3 access, users can perform many activities through one ecosystem.

The app is available for **Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android**, making it accessible across common devices. ([Ledger][5])

## Final Thoughts

**Ledger Live remains an important part of the Ledger ecosystem**, even as the product evolves under the Ledger Wallet name. For cryptocurrency users who value self-custody, hardware-backed security, and a streamlined interface, it offers a practical way to manage digital assets.

Whether you are tracking Bitcoin, exploring Web3, swapping tokens, or researching staking opportunities, Ledger Wallet brings many essential crypto tools together in one place.

[1]: https://shop.ledger.com/pages/ledger-wallet?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Ledger Wallet (ex. Ledger Live) - Crypto App | Ledger"

[2]: https://www.ledger.com/academy/topics/ledger-wallet/ledger-wallet-guide?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Ledger Wallet: Buy, Stake, and Manage Crypto with Self-Custody | Ledger"

[3]: https://www.ledger.com/ledger-launches-ledger-live-the-all-in-one-companion-app-to-your-ledger-device?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Ledger launches Ledger Live, the all-in-one companion app to your Ledger device | Ledger"

[4]: https://www.ledger.com/blog-ledger-wallet-upgrade-your-digital-life?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Ledger Wallet™: Upgrade Your Digital Life, Free From Compromise | Ledger"

[5]: https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live.?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Ledger Live Crypto Wallet App | Ledger"

[6]: https://www.ledger.com/academy/topics/ledgersolutions/7-features-of-ledger-wallet-you-should-know?utm_source=chatgpt.com "7 Features of Ledger Wallet™ You Should Know"