Ledger Live
Ledger Live is a desktop cryptocurrency wallet and account management app for using Ledger hardware wallets on macOS.
What is Ledger Live?
Ledger Live is a finance app for managing cryptocurrency accounts with Ledger hardware wallets on macOS. It helps users view balances, send and receive supported assets, install coin apps on their Ledger device, and update device firmware from one desktop interface. The app is commonly used by people who hold crypto in self-custody and want a companion app for everyday account management without exposing private keys directly on the computer. It also includes portfolio tracking and access to services such as buying, selling, swapping, and staking supported assets through integrated partners. Ledger Live is published by Ledger SAS and is available as a native desktop download for Mac as part of the Ledger ecosystem.
Key features
- View cryptocurrency accounts and portfolio balances in one place
- Send and receive supported digital assets with device confirmation
- Install and manage apps on a Ledger hardware wallet
- Update Ledger device firmware from the desktop app
- Track account activity and transaction history
- Buy, sell, swap, or stake supported assets through integrated services
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Safety overview
Status: Use with caution
Ledger Live is legitimate wallet software, but it is used to manage cryptocurrency, so mistakes or phishing can lead to permanent loss of funds. It may access account details, transaction history, and connected Ledger device information as part of normal use. Use it only with wallets and recovery information you trust, keep your recovery phrase offline, and confirm transactions carefully on the hardware device itself.
Recommendation: Keep Ledger Live if you actively use a Ledger hardware wallet or manage crypto through Ledger services. If you no longer use Ledger products, you can remove the app, but make sure your wallet recovery phrase is stored safely first because access to your funds depends on that backup, not on keeping the app installed.
Common paths
/Applications/Ledger Live.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.ledger.live
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/Ledger Live
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.ledger.live.plist
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