Ledger Login — Securely Access Your Ledger Wallet

A concise, practical guide to connect and sign in with Ledger Live or supported wallet apps while keeping your crypto safe.

What does "Ledger Login" mean?

Ledger does not use a cloud account model — logging in means connecting Ledger Live (desktop or mobile) or another compatible app to your physical Ledger device. Private keys remain stored on the device; the login process unlocks the device with your PIN and establishes a secure channel so you can view balances and sign transactions.

Quick step-by-step: connect & unlock

  1. Install Ledger Live: Download from the official Ledger site and install the desktop or mobile app.
  2. Connect your device: Use the original USB cable for Nano S/S Plus or use Bluetooth for Nano X (mobile only).
  3. Unlock your device: Enter your PIN on the Ledger hardware — this is the actual authentication step.
  4. Open Ledger Live: The app will detect the unlocked device and show your accounts; if prompted, choose your device type.
  5. Confirm actions on-device: Any transaction or sensitive change must be approved on the device screen to complete the action.

Security best practices

Never share your 24-word recovery phrase. Ledger (or legitimate support) will never ask for it. Treat the phrase like the keys to a safe — offline only.

Common login issues & fixes

Pro tips

For high-value holdings, use a dedicated offline computer to manage large transfers, enable passphrase protection for an additional hidden account, and store your recovery phrase on a durable metal backup. Periodically test recovery by restoring on a spare device (use a low-value test account first).