Download and install Ledger Wallet™ (formerly Ledger Live™) safely by using the official Ledger source

Download and install Ledger Wallet™ (formerly Ledger Live™) safely by using the official Ledger source and a few basic checks. The main goal is simple: get the genuine app, confirm it hasn’t been tampered with, install it correctly on your device, then connect your Ledger hardware wallet and complete setup.

## 1) Use the official “ledger live download” source
When you search **“ledger live download”**, you’ll see ads and many third‑party sites. Avoid downloads from anywhere except Ledger’s official domain. The safest path is:

- Go directly to Ledger’s official website (type it yourself rather than clicking random search results).
- Navigate to the **Ledger Live** download page.
- Choose the version for your operating system: **Windows, macOS, Linux**, or the **mobile** app for **iOS/Android**.

Why this matters: fake “Ledger Live” installers are a common tactic used to steal recovery phrases or trick you into signing malicious transactions. The real app will never ask for your **24‑word recovery phrase** during normal use.

## 2) Check the website and download details
Before downloading, quickly verify:
- The URL is correct (official Ledger domain, correct spelling).
- Your browser shows a secure connection (HTTPS).
- You’re not being redirected to a lookalike site.

After downloading, confirm the file looks normal:
- Windows: typically a `.exe` installer
- macOS: typically a `.dmg`
- Linux: often an AppImage or package option (varies)

If the download page offers checksum or signature verification, that’s a strong extra safety step. (If you’re not comfortable doing cryptographic verification, it’s still far better to download only from the official source than from any mirror.)

## 3) Install Ledger Wallet / Ledger Live on Windows
1. Open the downloaded installer file.
2. If Windows asks for permission (User Account Control), confirm only if the publisher looks legitimate and you initiated the download from Ledger’s site.
3. Follow the installation prompts.
4. Launch the app when finished.

Tip: If you already have an older version installed, Ledger Live typically updates itself, but downloading the latest installer from the official site is fine too.

## 4) Install on macOS
1. Open the downloaded `.dmg`.
2. Drag the Ledger Live app into your **Applications** folder.
3. Launch the app from Applications.
4. If macOS blocks it due to security settings, go to **System Settings → Privacy & Security** and allow the app you just installed (only if you downloaded from the official Ledger site).

## 5) Install on Linux
1. Download the Linux version from the official Ledger page.
2. If it’s an AppImage, you may need to:
- Right‑click → Properties → allow executing the file as a program
- Or run `chmod +x` on the file, then launch it
3. Open the app and proceed with setup.

Linux environments vary, so follow the exact instructions shown on Ledger’s download page for your distribution.

## 6) Install Ledger Live on mobile
For mobile, do not sideload random APKs. Use only:
- **Apple App Store** for iPhone/iPad
- **Google Play Store** for Android

Search for Ledger Live from within the store and verify the developer/publisher is Ledger. Install and open the app.

## 7) Set up Ledger Live after installation
When you open the app, you’ll typically see options such as:
- Set up a new Ledger device
- Restore an existing Ledger device
- Connect an existing device

Choose the option that matches your situation. Ledger Live will guide you to:
- Accept terms
- Run genuine checks (depending on device/model)
- Allow permissions (like Bluetooth on mobile for certain Ledger models)

## 8) Connect your Ledger hardware wallet
1. Use the supplied cable (or a reliable data cable).
2. Unlock your Ledger device with your PIN.
3. Follow prompts in Ledger Live to add accounts and install apps (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum) to the device.

Important: installing a coin “app” on the Ledger device is normal; it doesn’t mean you’re storing coins “on the device.” Your private keys stay on the Ledger; Ledger Live helps you manage accounts and transactions.

## 9) The most important safety rule
Ledger Live (Ledger Wallet) will **never** legitimately ask you to type your **24‑word recovery phrase** into the computer or phone to “verify,” “sync,” “recover,” or “fix” anything. The recovery phrase is meant to be written down offline and used only to restore on a trusted hardware wallet device (or in specific, carefully understood recovery workflows). If any app or website asks you to enter your phrase, treat it as a scam.

## 10) Keep it updated and stay cautious
After installation:
- Enable updates or regularly update Ledger Live from within the app or the official website.
- Ignore emails, popups, and DMs claiming your wallet is “blocked” or “compromised” and asking for your recovery phrase.
- Double‑check addresses on the Ledger device screen before approving transactions.

If you want, tell me whether you’re on Windows, macOS, Linux, iPhone, or Android, and I’ll tailor the exact step-by-step install flow and the key security checks for your setup.