Ledger Live provides robust protection for your cryptocurrency, but advanced users can further enhance security and troubleshoot issues proactively. This guide explores common challenges, preventive steps, and expert-level strategies to keep your assets secure.
Passphrases add a separate wallet layer to your recovery phrase. Use strong, unique phrases and store them offline. This protects assets even if your recovery phrase is compromised.
Test the passphrase setup on a spare device before relying on it for significant holdings.
Keep your Ledger device firmware and Ledger Live app updated. Updates address vulnerabilities and enhance functionality. Confirm updates directly on-device to prevent phishing attacks.
Store recovery phrases in fireproof, waterproof, and tamper-resistant media. Consider multiple geographically separated locations to mitigate disaster risks.
Use dedicated computers or mobile profiles for crypto transactions. Minimize software exposure and browser activity on devices handling Ledger Live operations.
Bluetooth pairing may fail on mobile. Forget the device and repair. Keep devices close and firmware updated. USB adapters should be certified and compatible.
Passphrases are never stored digitally. Losing a passphrase means losing access to that wallet layer.
Ledger Live displays transaction details and requires device confirmation. It cannot detect phishing outside the device environment.
Yes. Ledger Live can be installed on multiple computers and mobile devices, but device confirmations are always required on each hardware wallet.