An overview guide for beginners to Ledger live wallet

Have you recently purchased a Ledger Wallet and are unaware of how to use it? If yes, then don’t worry because we are here to help you with this write-up. Because today we will talk about Ledger Live which will help you to use your Ledger device. And if you want to know more about the platform, then take a dive with us in the further sections of this write-up.

In our further content, we are going to cover some topics such as an introduction to Ledger Live Wallet and pre-requirements to use the interface. In addition to all this, we will also cover some instructions that will help you to set up your Ledger Live with its hardware device.

Introduction to Ledger Live Wallet:

Ledger Live Wallet is an online web interface that enables you to use your Ledger device or Ledger hardware wallet. It connects you with your Ledger hardware wallet in order to manage a wide range of cryptocurrencies. Along with that, Ledger Live offers a variety of unique crypto managing and security features and comes in the form of a desktop app and a mobile app that makes it easier for you to access your wallet device with a few clicks or taps.

How can I download Ledger Live Wallet?

Follow these simple steps to download Ledger Live Wallet on desktop and mobile,

Steps for Desktop:

  1. Open your preferred web browser and visit the official web page of Ledger Live.
  2. Click on “Download the app”.
  3. Now, to begin the process of downloading you just need to select your “OS” from the list of available options.
  4. In the last step, go ahead to the downloaded list of your browser and then install the app by following the on-screen instructions.

Steps for mobile:

  1. Launch your Google Play Store or App Store on your Android or iOS devices.
  2. Go ahead to the search section and then search “Ledger Live”.
  3. Once you found the official application, simply tap on it.
  4. In the last step, you just need to tap on the “Install” or “Get” button on your Android or iOS device to finish the entire process of downloading Ledger Live Wallet.

Steps to use Ledger Live Wallet:

Once you download Ledger Live, you can easily manage the crypto assets on it. But before using Ledger Live, it is required to set up your Ledger device on it. And if you are unaware of how to do so, then follow the given below steps on your desktop,

  1. Launch Ledger Live App on your desktop.
  2. Click on “Get Started” and then select the model of your Wallet.
  3. If you choose Ledger Nano S in the previous step, click on “Set up a new Nano S”.
  4. Now, plug in your Ledger device to your desktop and click on the “Ok I’m ready!” button.
  5. Select “Set up as new device” on your Ledger device by pressing the buttons. 
  6. Hit on the “Next Step” tab and then on “Set up PIN code” on Ledger Live Wallet interface.
  7. Now, create or enter the PIN on your Ledger device and then again click on “Next Step” on your desktop screen.
  8. Click on the “Get Started” button and then on the “Recovery Phrase” button on your desktop.
  9. Write down the recovery phrase on a blank paper as same as shown on your Ledger device and then confirm it by using the buttons on your device. Then, go through the on-screen next instructions on your Ledger Live.
  10. In the last step, go ahead to the last page for wallet set up on your Ledger Live and click on “Check my Nano”. Then, enter the password on your Ledger device to gain access to the features of Ledger Live.

Bottom Line:

Overall, that’s how you can get access to your Ledger Live Wallet interface to manage crypto assets. And if you face any difficulty while connecting or setting up your Ledger device with Ledger Live, then go through the instructions mentioned by us in the above section of the write-up.

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