Your Crypto is
Fort Knox Secure
Ledger Live provides bank-level security with hardware wallet integration, ensuring your cryptocurrency assets are protected against all known attack vectors.
Hardware Wallet Protection
Your private keys are stored offline in a secure hardware device, completely isolated from internet threats.
- Secure Element (CC EAL5+ certified)
- PIN protection with anti-tampering
- Physical confirmation for transactions
- Impossible to extract private keys
End-to-End Encryption
All communication between your device and Ledger Live is encrypted using advanced cryptographic protocols.
- AES-256 encryption
- TLS 1.3 secure connections
- Zero-knowledge architecture
- No sensitive data on our servers
Private Key Management
Generate and manage private keys using true random number generation in an offline environment.
- BIP39/BIP44 standard compliance
- 24-word recovery phrase backup
- Multiple account derivation
- Hierarchical deterministic wallets
Transaction Verification
Every transaction is displayed and verified on your hardware wallet screen before confirmation.
- What You See Is What You Sign
- Anti-malware protection
- Address verification display
- Amount confirmation required
How Ledger Live
Protects You
Our multi-layered security architecture ensures your cryptocurrency remains safe at every step.
Hardware Layer
Secure Element chip with CC EAL5+ certification provides tamper-resistant storage for your private keys.
Private keys never leave the hardware wallet
Software Layer
Ledger Live software communicates with your hardware wallet through encrypted channels.
Zero sensitive data stored on your computer
Authentication Layer
Physical confirmation required for every transaction, ensuring complete user control.
You verify every transaction on device
Security
Best Practices
Follow these essential security practices to maximize the protection of your cryptocurrency assets.
- Always verify receiving addresses on your hardware wallet screen
- Keep your recovery phrase offline and secure
- Enable PIN protection on your hardware wallet
- Use official Ledger Live software only
- Regularly update your device firmware
- Never share your private keys or recovery phrase
Security Warning
Never enter your recovery phrase on any computer or website. Ledger will never ask for your private keys.