Set up password lock

Enable password lock to prevent unauthorized access to Ledger Live data stored on your computer. The password encrypts all sensitive user data, including your account names, public addresses and transactions.

Set up

A password can be set at the initial setup or at any later moment:

  1. Click on  Settings.
  2. Click the password lock toggle ( ).
  3. Choose your password in the window that opens.
  4. Enter your password again to confirm.
  5. Click Save.

  You can always return to change or disable your password.

Lock and unlock your session

  1. Click on  Lock in the top bar.
  2. Your Ledger Live session will be locked.
  3. To unlock, enter your password and press Enter.
  4. Your session should resume.


  • Make sure to remember your password. Do not share it.
  • Losing your password requires resetting Ledger Live and re-adding accounts.
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