Secure Access Through Hardware Wallet Verification
Ledger Live does not use traditional usernames and passwords for wallet access. Instead, login is based on hardware authentication. Your Ledger device acts as the security key, verifying your identity during each session.
This method removes the risks of online credential leaks or password theft.
Once verified, you can manage accounts, send funds, or install crypto apps.
The PIN code prevents unauthorized physical access. If incorrect attempts are made, the device increases wait times or resets after too many failures, protecting stored private keys.
Ledger Live includes an optional password lock for the application itself. This protects portfolio visibility on your computer but does not replace device authentication.
Ledger’s security model avoids cloud-based login systems. All key operations depend on physical confirmation on the device, eliminating central points of failure.
Ledger will never ask for your 24-word recovery phrase during login. If a website requests it, it is a scam.
Ledger Live login relies on hardware-based verification rather than traditional account systems. By combining device PIN protection, optional app locks, and on-device transaction approval, it ensures strong security while keeping asset control in your hands.