Your secure gateway to managing crypto assets with your hardware wallet
Unlike conventional web logins, Ledger Live does **not** use usernames, passwords, or cloud-based accounts. Instead, you authenticate through your **Ledger hardware device** (e.g. Nano S Plus, Nano X), using a PIN and physical confirmations on the device. This ensures that your private keys never leave the hardware, and critical actions always require manual approval.
Once logged in, Ledger Live unlocks a full suite of features for managing your crypto securely:
Yes — the hardware wallet is required. Without it, you cannot send or interact with your assets. (You may see read-only portfolio data if previously synced, but you won’t be able to transact.) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
If you enter the wrong PIN too many times, the device resets. You can restore using your 24-word recovery phrase on a new device to regain access. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Yes, because critical confirmations happen offline on the device, not in software. Also, Ledger Live does not collect your private keys, minimizing exposure. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Always from the official site: ledger.com/start. Avoid third‑party or mirrored distributions. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}