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Download and install Ledger Wallet™ (formerly Ledger Live™)

Last updated: 13/05/2026

The Ledger Wallet™ (formerly Ledger Live™) is a safe and easy interface for managing your cryptocurrencies using your Ledger device. Unlike most apps, the Ledger Wallet app keeps your data directly on your phone or computer, so there's no need to sign in using an email and password. All that's required is your Ledger device.

You can download the Ledger Wallet app on your desktop computer or your mobile device, and it works with both iOS and Android.

  When downloading the app, ensure you choose the version that matches your device. The mobile version is not designed for use on computers and may lead to connection or performance issues. For computers, always download and install the desktop version of the Ledger Wallet app.

The Ledger Wallet app is available on desktop and mobile. While it may be compatible with some iPad models/tablets, we don’t currently support these devices. Furthermore, the Ledger Wallet app isn’t supported on virtual machines.

  Ledger Wallet Desktop   Ledger Wallet Mobile 

Prerequisites

Instructions

Mac installation
 Minimum requirements
Operating systemmacOS v12.0 or later
  1. Navigate to https://www.ledger.com/ledger-wallet
  2. Download the Ledger Wallet app.
  3. Double-click the .dmg file you downloaded.
  4. Drag and drop the Ledger Wallet app to the Applications folder.
  5. Start the Ledger Wallet app from Launchpad or Spotlight.
  6. Depending on your macOS version, the following message displays. Click Open to allow the installation.

Windows installation
 Minimum requirements
Operating systemWindows 10 (64-bit) or later
  1. Navigate to https://www.ledger.com/ledger-wallet
  2. Download the Ledger Wallet app.
  3. Double-click the Ledger Wallet app executable file you downloaded.
  4. If a warning displays, click Yes to allow the installation of the Ledger Wallet app.
  5. Once the installation completes, click Finish.

 Note that you may come across the following warning message: "The app you're attempting to install isn't a Microsoft-verified app" if your system is set to only install apps from the Microsoft Store. Rest assured, you can proceed with the installation of the Ledger Wallet app. If you have any doubts, you can find instructions on how to verify the authenticity of the Ledger Wallet app here.

Linux installation
 Minimum requirements
Operating systemLinux Ubuntu 20.04 (64-bit) or later

You can install the Ledger Wallet app on Linux using the command line or the graphical user interface.

Using the command line

  1. Install AppImageLauncher. 

    sudo apt install software-properties-common
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:appimagelauncher-team/stable
sudo apt update
sudo apt install appimagelauncher
  2. Add and reload the udev rules to allow USB access to your Ledger device: 
    wget -q -O - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/LedgerHQ/udev-rules/master/add_udev_rules.sh | sudo bash
     Note: Newer versions of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS require adding the following commands after wget: 
    sudo add-apt-repository universe
sudo apt install libfuse2


     Alternatively, you can use libfuse3 if libfuse2 is not available for your distribution:

    sudo apt install libfuse3-3
  3. Navigate to https://www.ledger.com/ledger-wallet and download the Ledger Wallet app. 

  4. Go to the Downloads folder and open: 
    ledger-wallet-desktop-*.AppImage
  5. Click on the button Integrate and run. 

Ledger Wallet app starts! You're done!

 Note: If you get a sand-boxing error, please run the following command:

./ledger-wallet-desktop-*.AppImage --no-sandbox

Using the graphical user interface

Ubuntu 20.04

  1. Download the latest AppImageLauncher amd64 deb package from here.
  2. Go to the Downloads folder.
  3. Right-click open with "software install".
  4. Navigate to https://www.ledger.com/ledger-wallet
  5. Download the Ledger Wallet app AppImage.
  6. Open the Ledger Wallet app.

Ubuntu 22.04 and later

  1. Install Fuse 2:
    • Click here to download Fuse 2.
       Note: Fuse 2 is required to launch the Ledger Wallet app.
    • Navigate to your Downloads folder.
    • Right-click on the downloaded .deb file and select Open With Software Install.
    • Follow the on-screen installation prompts to complete the installation.
  2. Install AppImageLauncher:
     Note: AppImageLauncher makes it easier to manage AppImage applications like the Ledger Wallet app.
    • Visit this link and download the latest amd64 .deb package.
    • Navigate to your Downloads folder.
    • Right-click on the downloaded package and select Open With Software Install.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to install AppImageLauncher.
  3. Download the Ledger Wallet app:
  4. Launch the Ledger Wallet app:
    • Right-click on the Ledger Wallet app AppImage file and select Open or double-click it.
    • Follow any prompts to integrate the AppImage with your system if required.
    • The Ledger Wallet app should now open. If prompted, ensure you trust the file and grant necessary permissions.

 Note: if you are having Ledger device USB connection issues please open the terminal then add and reload the udev rules to allow USB access to your Ledger device:

wget -q -O - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/LedgerHQ/udev-rules/master/add_udev_rules.sh | sudo bash

Troubleshooting 

I am not able to log into the Ledger Wallet app with my email

Newer versions of the Ledger Wallet app now feature a 'Log in to Ledger Recover' option during the initial step of the installation process. This option prompts you to enter your Ledger Recover credentials and is specifically designed for subscribers of Ledger Recover, an optional paid service for Ledger users. If you are not a Ledger Recover subscriber, simply select 'Get started.' Once the Ledger Recover page opens, you can dismiss it by clicking the 'X' in the top-right corner. This will guide you through the standard setup process for the Ledger Wallet app. Note that the regular setup does not require an email and password, as the Ledger Wallet app is a local application with data stored exclusively on your device.

 

Next steps

As a final note you may want to take a look at our Ledger Recover service - when set up in advance it will enable you to recover access to your assets if you lose your Secret Recovery Phrase - find out more here