Safe download, install & update: Ledger Live

Why download Ledger Live only from the official site?

Ledger Live is the official desktop and mobile app to manage Ledger hardware wallets. To protect your crypto, always download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website. Fake Ledger Live installers are an active attack vector: malicious apps mimic Ledger Live and ask for your seed phrase. Never enter your recovery phrase into any app. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Before you download — system requirements & preparation

• Check system requirements (Windows 10+ 64-bit, macOS 10.15+ or recent Linux). Ensure OS is up to date. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Create a clean environment: close unneeded apps, disable untrusted browser extensions, and prefer a machine you control.
• Backup your recovery phrase offline. Ledger Live or Ledger support will never ask you to reveal it. Keep it offline and safe.

How to download Ledger Live (desktop & mobile)

1. Visit the official Ledger Live download page: ledger.com/ledger-live-download. Choose your OS and download the installer. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
2. For mobile, use the Apple App Store or Google Play and confirm the publisher is Ledger. Avoid third-party APKs. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
3. After download, verify the file signature or checksum before running the installer (see verification step below). :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Verify the installer (essential)

Ledger publishes signatures and checksums for Ledger Live installers. Compare the SHA512 (or signature) of the file you downloaded with the official Ledger Live signatures page. Verifying ensures the binary is authentic and untampered. If the checksum or signature does not match, delete the file and re-download from the official site. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Quick checksum example (macOS / Linux):

sha512sum Ledger-Live-Setup-*.dmg

Security: If any interface, email, or installer ever asks for your 24-word recovery phrase, it is a scam. Stop immediately. Never share your seed. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Install Ledger Live — quick steps

• Windows: Run the .exe, allow the installer permissions, and follow on-screen prompts.
• macOS: Open the .dmg, drag Ledger Live to Applications, then open via Finder (approve in Security & Privacy if required).
• Linux: Follow official Linux instructions (AppImage or distribution package) from ledger.com.

After installation open Ledger Live and complete any first-time setup steps. Connect your Ledger hardware device only when prompted inside Ledger Live. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

How to update Ledger Live and your Ledger device

Keep both Ledger Live and your device firmware up to date. Ledger Live will show an update banner when a new version is available. You can also download the latest Ledger Live installer from the official site and run it to update. Firmware updates for your Ledger device are performed from within Ledger Live’s Manager — follow on-screen instructions carefully and never interrupt a firmware update. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Best practices & final tips

• Always download Ledger Live from ledger.com. Bookmark the official site and avoid search-result tricks. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Verify checksums/signatures for installers. Ledger provides signature files to confirm authenticity. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Never reveal your recovery phrase to anyone or type it into any app or site. Ledger will never ask for it. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• Use official mobile stores (App Store / Google Play) for Ledger Live Mobile. Check publisher and reviews.
• Keep a separate offline backup of your recovery phrase. Consider using a dedicated secure machine for high-value operations.