A quick note on the name: the app is now Ledger Wallet (formerly Ledger Live). Same developer (Ledger SAS), same purpose, same official home at ledger.com.
The Only Safe Place to Download Ledger Live
Official software is published solely by Ledger SAS on their website. Get it directly from the genuine source — never from search ads, untrusted mirrors, or third-party links.
Go to Official Download at ledger.com This link connects directly to the official Ledger website. We host no software files and receive nothing for this link.The 60-Second Domain Check
Before clicking any download button, run through this checklist:
- Type it, don’t search it. Enter
ledger.commanually. Sponsored search results are a common route to cloned sites. - Read the address bar letter by letter. The domain must end in
ledger.com. Watch for swapped letters, extra hyphens or alternative endings like.io,.appor.net. - Find the app page from inside the site. Navigate to the Ledger Wallet section, or the page
shop.ledger.com/pages/ledger-wallet. - Save a bookmark. Next time, open the bookmark instead of searching.
Immediate Tab Termination Rule
If anything in that list fails, close the tab immediately.
Picking the Right Version
Ledger Live comes in five flavors. Desktop versions come from ledger.com; mobile versions come from the official stores, which you can open via links on ledger.com.
| Device | Source | File / listing |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | ledger.com |
.exe installer |
| Mac | ledger.com |
.dmg disk image |
| Linux | ledger.com |
.AppImage |
| iOS | Apple App Store | Developer: Ledger |
| Android | Google Play | Package name: com.ledger.live |
On Android, you can confirm the package name in the Play Store URL — it should contain id=com.ledger.live. Lookalike listings use different package names and often have few reviews.
Absence of Web or Extension Versions
There is no browser-based Ledger Live and no extension for installing it. Anything that claims otherwise is not genuine.
Installing on Desktop, Step by Step
On Windows
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Execute installer
Run the
.exeyou downloaded from ledger.com. - Inspect publisher certificate In the security prompt, look at the publisher field. It should name Ledger. An “Unknown publisher” warning means you should cancel.
- Complete setup Finish the installation wizard and open the app.
On macOS
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Mount image
Open the
.dmgfile from ledger.com. - Drag to Applications Drag the Ledger icon into Applications.
- Verify signature Launch it. macOS verifies the developer signature, which should be Ledger’s.
On Linux
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Store AppImage
Save the
.AppImagefrom ledger.com. - Make executable Mark it as executable (chmod +x followed by the file name, or through your file manager).
- Configure device access Run it. If the hardware wallet is not recognized over USB, install the udev rules that Ledger documents in its help center.
What Happens on First Launch
- Initialization Click Get started.
- Hardware selection Select your hardware: Nano S Plus, Nano X, Nano Gen5, Flex or Stax.
- Path determination Choose to set up a new device, restore one, or connect a device you already use.
- Cable attachment Plug in via USB — desktop does not need Bluetooth.
- Hardware Genuine check Pass the Genuine check.
- Accounts & catalog Open My Ledger to install coin apps, then add accounts to see your portfolio.
Secure Element Isolation
Your private keys never leave the device’s Secure Element chip. The app shows balances and prepares transactions, but every transaction must be approved on the device screen.
What a Fake Download Can Do
Counterfeit Ledger Live builds are not just broken copies. They are tools built to take your money:
Seed Harvesting
The fake app shows a form asking for your 24-word recovery phrase “to restore” or “to sync.” Submit it, and the attacker can rebuild your wallet anywhere.
Hidden Malware
Some installers drop info-stealers or remote-access tools alongside the app.
Address Swapping
Malware silently edits the address in your clipboard so funds go to the attacker.
Fake Update Prompts
A pop-up says your firmware is outdated and sends you to a phishing site.
Irreversibility of Blockchain Transfers
Crypto transactions are final. There is no chargeback, and no one can reverse a transfer once it is confirmed.
Warning Signs
- The download is hosted on a file-sharing service or arrives as an archive.
- A “support agent” on Telegram or Discord sends you an installer link.
- You received an email or paper letter urging an urgent wallet migration.
- The app requests your recovery phrase on a computer or phone screen.
The Universal Protection Habit
The one rule worth memorizing: never type your recovery phrase into any website, app form, chat or support request. Ledger will never ask for it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download Ledger Live from GitHub or a mirror site?
Use ledger.com for desktop downloads. Mirrors and re-uploads cannot be trusted, even when they look professional.
Does Ledger Live have a browser extension?
No. Ledger Wallet is a desktop and mobile app. A Chrome or Firefox extension using the Ledger name to “install” or “run” it is fake.
Do I need Bluetooth on my computer?
No. The desktop app connects to your device via USB. Bluetooth is used only by the mobile app with the Nano X, Nano Gen5, Flex and Stax.
How do I check the Android app is real?
Open Google Play from the link on ledger.com and confirm the developer is Ledger and the package is com.ledger.live.
Where do app updates come from?
From inside the app itself, or from a fresh download on ledger.com. Ignore update links sent by email, text or direct message.
Verify First, Download Directly
Always start from ledger.com directly in your browser. Bookmark the address for all future visits.
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