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Ledger® Live Wallet — Getting Started (Developer Portal)

Ledger® Live Wallet — Getting Started (Developer Portal)

Quick guide for developers and integrators: learn how to set up Ledger Live, connect a Ledger hardware device, and begin integrating with the Developer Portal and SDKs.

Overview

Ledger Live is the desktop and mobile application that lets users manage cryptocurrencies with Ledger hardware wallets (Ledger Nano S Plus, Ledger Nano X, etc.). For developers, the Developer Portal provides documentation, SDKs, APIs, and best practices for building integrations that interact with Ledger devices and Ledger Live workflows.

What you’ll need

  • A Ledger hardware device (Nano S Plus, Nano X, or compatible).
  • Ledger Live installed on your desktop or mobile device — download from the official Ledger website.
  • A development environment (Node.js, modern web toolchain, or mobile SDKs depending on your platform).
  • Basic familiarity with cryptographic wallets, device PIN handling, and the concept of derivation paths and public keys.

Install & set up Ledger Live

  1. Download Ledger Live from the official sources and install it.
  2. Open Ledger Live and create a new wallet or restore an existing one following the in-app setup steps.
  3. Ensure firmware is up-to-date on the Ledger device; Ledger Live will prompt you if an update is required.

If you are doing this for development, create a test wallet and use testnet assets where possible. Avoid exposing real funds while experimenting.

Connect your Ledger device

Connecting a Ledger device to Ledger Live is straightforward:

  • Unlock your device with the PIN.
  • Open the ledger app for the currency you want to manage (for example, Bitcoin or Ethereum app) on the device itself.
  • Use Ledger Live to add accounts and sync balances. Ledger Live communicates with the device over USB or Bluetooth (Nano X).

Developer Portal highlights

The Developer Portal centralizes everything a developer needs to integrate with Ledger:

  • APIs & SDKs: JavaScript/TypeScript libraries, mobile SDKs, and HSM-compatible tools for interacting with devices.
  • Guides & Tutorials: Step-by-step instructions for common workflows such as signing transactions, fetching public keys, and implementing account discovery.
  • Security Guidelines: Best practices for handling user flows, PIN retries, and recoveries.