Dashboard — your financial snapshot

$12,482≈ 0.215 BTC

The Dashboard is the first screen you see. It combines total portfolio value, recent activity, and quick actions like Send, Receive, and Swap. Cards and charts highlight performance, making it easy to get a quick read on gains, losses, and recent transactions.

Synced

Activity timeline, market prices, and alerts appear here. Use the date range selector to switch between 24h, 7d, or 30d performance views.

Accounts — organized by currency

Each cryptocurrency you add appears as an Account. Accounts show balance, pending transactions, and a history feed. Clicking an account drills into its detailed view where you can review transactions, export addresses, or manage tokens for smart-contract platforms.

Bitcoin
1.2345 BTC • 12 transactions
BTC
Ethereum
4.32 ETH • Tokens & NFTs
ETH

Send & Receive — flows and safety

The Send flow asks for recipient address, amount, and fees. Always verify the full address on your hardware device screen. The Receive flow generates an address to share; addresses are per-account and can - and should - be verified on device before sharing.

Fee presets (low/medium/high) are provided. For smart-contract tokens, Ledger Live shows estimated gas and warnings when interacting with contracts. Confirm all details on the hardware device before approving any operation.

Manager — apps & device maintenance

The Manager lets you install or remove currency apps on your Ledger device, update firmware, and review connected device details. Each app consumes device memory; remove unused apps to free space. Firmware updates are critical — they bring security fixes and compatibility improvements.

Portfolio & Market — tracking and analytics

Portfolio aggregates balances across accounts and provides historical charts. Use the market tab to follow price movements, set alerts, and view token performance. Portfolio analytics help you understand allocation across assets and identify concentration risks.

Staking & Yield — earn from holdings

Supported validators and staking options appear inside eligible account views. Ledger Live shows estimated APR, lockup durations, and unbonding periods. Before staking, inspect validator reputation, fees, and whether rewards are auto-compounded.

Security — key principles

Ledger Live is the app layer; your private keys remain on the hardware device. Never share your recovery phrase. Use a PIN on the device, verify addresses and transaction details on the device screen, and keep device firmware current. Use a passphrase only if you understand its implications — it creates a hidden wallet but adds recovery complexity.

Settings & Advanced

Settings include language, currency display, experimental features, and network options. Advanced users can enable custom nodes or configure explorer preferences. Always review how changes affect privacy and connectivity.

Accessibility & UX notes

Ledger Live supports keyboard navigation, high-contrast themes, and descriptive labels. The UI intentionally groups risky actions (like installing firmware or resetting a device) behind extra confirmation steps to avoid accidental loss.

Practical walkthrough — sending crypto (step-by-step)

  1. Select the Account that holds the asset you want to send.
  2. Click Send → paste or scan the recipient address. Double-check the address format (starts with 1/3/bc1 for BTC, 0x for ETH).
  3. Choose amount and fee level. For tokens, confirm gas estimates.
  4. Connect your Ledger device and open the corresponding app (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.).
  5. Verify the full recipient address and amount on the device screen — then approve.
  6. Monitor the transaction status inside the Account activity feed.