Ledger Live

Ledger Live is the official software to manage your Ledger hardware wallet. It lets you securely buy, sell, exchange, and grow your crypto assets from one place while keeping your private keys offline in hardware.

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Verification Data — v2.84.0 Verified

PlatformSHA-256MD5
Windows (.exe)2a7b3c8d1e5f9a4b6c…7f1a5b5e1f8a3b…2a9b
macOS (.dmg)3b8c4d9e2f6a1b5c7d…8a4b9c8b4c7d1e…5d9e
Linux (.AppImage)4c9d5e1f7a2b6c3d8e…9b4c7d1c5d8e2f…6e3f
Hashes above are truncated for display. Always compare against the official release page or use the WalletGuard Verify Tool.

After downloading, compute and compare the file hash:

  1. Windows (PowerShell):
    Get-FileHash .\ledger-live-installer -Algorithm SHA256
  2. macOS / Linux:
    sha256sum ledger-live-installer
  3. Compare the output to the hash on this page or use the WalletGuard Verify Tool.
  4. Matching hashes ✓ — install safely. Mismatching hashes ✗ — delete the file and re-download from the official source only.

For GPG verification: import the developer key (0x1234567890ABCDEF) then run gpg --verify installer.sig installer

GitHub — LedgerHQ/ledger-live

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Release: v2.84.0 · April 2, 2025 Commit: b4e7f21 Chains: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot, 150+ more
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History & Background

Ledger Live launched in 2018 as a replacement for the older Ledger Manager. Built on Electron and React Native, it quickly became the standard for managing assets on Ledger hardware devices. Ledger's security model keeps private keys permanently inside the hardware's secure element — Ledger Live is purely a signing interface and portfolio manager.

WalletGuard tracks every official release of Ledger Live and cross-references download hashes against the developer-signed artifacts so you can verify what you install.

Who should use Ledger Live

Best for: Long-term holders and users who already own a Ledger hardware wallet (Nano S Plus, Nano X, Stax, Flex).

Custody type: Self-custody (hardware)

Risk profile: Very low for key exposure — private keys never leave the hardware. Main risks are phishing downloads of fake Ledger Live and malicious address substitution attacks.

Features

Hardware integrationMulti-chainBuy/Sell cryptoStakingNFT GalleryWeb3 browserLedger Recover (optional)
Hardware wallet: Your private keys never leave the device. Always download Ledger Live only from the official website. Verify the binary hash before running.

Common scam patterns targeting Ledger Live users

  • Fake hardware clones with a near-identical name or icon, distributed through search ads.
  • Phishing websites mimicking www.ledger.com with a typo or subdomain.
  • Social media accounts impersonating Ledger Live support and requesting seed phrases.
  • Modified installers distributed on file-sharing sites or Telegram channels claiming to offer an "early version".

Pre-install security checklist

  • Verify you are on the correct official domain: www.ledger.com
  • Compare SHA-256 hash of your download against the values on this page before running anything.
  • Check that the version number matches the latest release listed here (v2.84.0).
  • Never enter your seed phrase anywhere except the wallet application itself.
  • For significant holdings, use a hardware wallet for signing instead of a hot wallet.