🔐 RECOVERY · 24-WORD SEED

Lédger® Live Recovery

Restore your wallet with confidence — official Lédger® Live recovery step-by-step

Your 24-word recovery phrase is the master key to your assets. Lédger® Live Recovery allows you to restore your entire wallet onto a new device or reinstall the app without losing access. Always keep your phrase offline and secure.

How Lédger® Live Recovery works: When you set up a new Lédger device or reinstall Lédger® Live, you’ll be prompted to either create a new wallet or restore an existing one. Select "Restore from recovery phrase" and enter your 24-word seed in the correct order. The app will then regenerate all your accounts, balances, and transaction history from the blockchain.

Recovery is device-independent — you can restore on any Lédger hardware or even temporarily on a software wallet (though hardware is recommended for security). The process takes just a few minutes and ensures you never lose access to your crypto, even if your device is lost, stolen, or damaged.

Important best practices: Never share your recovery phrase with anyone. Lédger will never ask for it. Store it in a secure, fireproof location, and consider using Lédger Recover® (optional paid service) for encrypted backup. Always verify the first and last words when entering — typos can lead to a different wallet.

Open Lédger® Live & select "Restore"
Enter your 24-word recovery phrase
Verify word order & spelling
Set a new PIN for your device
Wait for blockchain sync
Access all your accounts
SECURE Lédger® Live never sends your recovery phrase over the internet. All recovery operations happen locally on your device. For extra safety, perform recovery in a private environment away from prying eyes.
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