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THE SELF-CUSTODY FIELD GUIDE

Your assets.
Your rules.

A clearer way to understand Ledger Live—from everyday wallet access to the small security habits that make a meaningful difference.

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THE ESSENTIALS — 01

OWNERSHIP, WITHOUT THE GUESSWORK

Security is a practice,
not a setting.

Ledger Live helps you view and manage accounts alongside a Ledger hardware wallet. A calm, deliberate routine—especially when checking addresses and approvals—is part of using it responsibly.

Build your routine
01

Protect your recovery phrase

Keep it offline, private, and stored securely. Anyone who gets it may be able to access your assets.

02

Verify before you approve

Read transaction details on your hardware wallet screen. Confirm the address and amount before signing.

03

Slow down for surprises

Unexpected prompts, urgent messages, or unfamiliar links deserve a pause—not a quick approval.

CARE FOR YOUR SETUP — 02

DEVICE MANAGEMENT

Good habits make
a stronger setup.

A hardware wallet is one part of self-custody. Keep your software current, check the device connection, and make time to understand what an app permission or transaction is asking you to do.

  • Get Ledger Live from an official Ledger source.
  • Update apps and firmware through verified prompts.
  • Never type your recovery phrase into a website or app.
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A PRACTICAL STARTING POINT

Ledger Live App:
a guide to more
confident self-custody.

The useful details to know before you connect, manage, or approve.

LLLedger Live App GuideWallet access & digital safety

Ledger Live is a companion app for viewing and managing crypto accounts with a Ledger hardware wallet. It brings balances, account activity, device options, and supported services into one place, while the hardware wallet keeps private keys offline. Availability can vary by asset, region, and device, so check the current official documentation before getting started.

Begin by downloading the app only from an official Ledger source. Set up your device carefully, and write your recovery phrase on paper to store somewhere private and secure. Never photograph it, share it with support, or enter it into a website. The phrase can restore access to your wallet, which makes protecting it essential.

When receiving crypto, confirm the address shown in the app against the address displayed on your hardware wallet. Before sending, review the recipient, network, and amount on the device screen itself. Treat unexpected approval requests and urgent messages as warning signs; pause and verify through a trusted channel.

Keep Ledger Live and device software current; limit account details in screenshots. Self-custody offers control, but also puts responsibility in your hands. Take time to learn each step, test with a small amount when appropriate, and consult guidance whenever something feels unfamiliar.

Your quick check before every transfer
Address. Network. Amount. Verify all three on your hardware wallet screen.

CONTROL STARTS WITH CLARITY

Take your time.
Trust what you verify.

Self-custody works best when every step makes sense to you.

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