Ledger® Login | Secure Access to Your Wallet

This guide describes the secure access model for Ledger users: device pairing, PIN protection, optional passphrases, and recommended authentication hygiene. It includes an illustrative login form — do not use demo forms for real credentials.

Ledger login model explained

Ledger does not use traditional email + password to control on-chain funds. Access to your assets is rooted in your Ledger hardware device, secured by a PIN and protected by your recovery seed. Ledger Live or compatible wallets act as interfaces — transactions must be confirmed on the hardware device itself.

• Device PIN: unlocks the device locally; repeated wrong attempts wipe the device.
• Recovery seed: 24 words stored offline — the ultimate backup for account recovery.
• Passphrase (optional): a user-chosen 25th word that creates hidden wallets; use with caution.

Illustrative login form (demo)

This is an example UI for presentations. It does not connect to any service. Never enter real credentials into demo or untrusted forms.

Real Ledger access requires your physical device and must be confirmed on-screen. Do not share your recovery seed or PIN with anyone.

Best practices for secure access

• Always verify you are using official Ledger software (ledger.com) and check digital signatures when available.
• Use a unique local password for your computer account and enable full-disk encryption where possible.
• Enable OS-level security features and keep Ledger Live and device firmware up to date.
• Use TOTP or hardware 2FA for associated accounts (email, exchange logins) — Ledger itself relies on device security rather than cloud credentials.

What Ledger protects you from — and what it doesn't

Ledger protects private keys from extraction by malware on your computer by keeping signing on-device. It does not protect against social engineering, loss of seed, or physical coercion. Always assume the device is the authority for confirmations and verify addresses on its screen.

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