Ledger® Live: Login — Getting started™ with Ledger®

Securely access your crypto — step-by-step onboarding

This short presentation (10 slides) guides new users through the Ledger Live login flow, essentials for first-time setup, security best practices, and where to get help. Designed for workshops, internal training, or quick classroom demos with clear action items and speaker notes.

Overview & objectives

What attendees will learn

  • How to safely download and open Ledger Live.
  • How to connect and log in with a Ledger device.
  • Key security checks and recovery setup.
  • Basic account and app management.

Speaker note

Open by describing why hardware wallets exist and why Ledger Live is the official companion app for managing a Ledger hardware device.

Step 1 — Download & verify

Official sources and verification

Always download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website and verify the download page certificate. Avoid third-party links shared in chat or email. Use the browser address bar and official Ledger links.

Checklist

  • Go to https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live (type it yourself).
  • Verify TLS padlock and certificate issuer.
  • Check file checksum/signature when available.

Step 2 — Connect Ledger device

Physical connection & first screen

Use the supplied cable. When you power on the Ledger hardware, confirm the device displays the expected Ledger logo and a welcome screen. Ledger Live will prompt to pair with the device.

Quick tips

  • Use original cable; cheap cables can cause issues.
  • Confirm firmware prompts on the device itself — never on the computer only.
Speaker note

Demonstrate a mock connection or show photos of the device boot screens for visual learners.

Step 3 — Ledger Live login flow

Opening the app & authenticating

Open Ledger Live, choose Get started then select Connect my device. Ledger Live reads the device fingerprint and requests user confirmation on the hardware device — the physical device authorizes account access.

Important: never share PIN or recovery phrase

Ledger will ask for PIN on the device, never type it into your computer. Recovery phrases should never be entered into apps or forms.

Security — Recovery & backup

Setting up and safeguarding your recovery phrase

During initial setup the device generates a recovery phrase (24 words in many models). Write it down on the official recovery sheet and store it OFFLINE in multiple secure locations. Consider metal backups for long-term durability.

Do not:

  • Photograph or upload your recovery phrase to cloud storage.
  • Share it with anyone claiming to be support.

Accounts & Apps

Install Ledger Live apps and add accounts

Install specific currency apps (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.) via the Manager in Ledger Live. After installing, add accounts — each blockchain/account is shown in Ledger Live for portfolio view and operations.

Pro tip

Install only the apps you need; firmware and app updates are available through the Manager and require physical confirmation on the device.

Troubleshooting & support

Common issues

  • Device not connecting — check cable & USB port.
  • Ledger Live update required — use Manager to update.
  • Forgot PIN — use device recovery with your recovery phrase.

Where to get official help

Always use official Ledger support channels found via the official site. Beware of phishing support links via social media or email.

Official support: https://support.ledger.com

Wrap-up & next steps

Summary

This walkthrough covered secure download, connecting your Ledger device, login and authentication, recovery best practices, app/account management, transaction verification, and official support resources. Follow the checklists and always confirm critical details on the device screen.

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