Creating Multiple Profiles in Ledger Live: A Complete Guide - johnsoncesarina17/Top-Ledger-Wallet-Tutorials- GitHub Wiki

Please download the last update of Ledger Live Application:

1.Ledger Live for Windows 10/11

2.Ledger Live for MAC

3.Ledger Live for Android

Why Use Multiple Profiles in Ledger Live?

Ledger Live now lets you create separate profiles – perfect for:

  • Keeping personal and business crypto separate
  • Managing different investment strategies
  • Isolating testnet vs mainnet assets
  • Sharing a device while maintaining privacy

How to Set Up Multiple Profiles

1. Creating a New Profile

  1. Open Ledger Live
  2. Click your profile icon (top-right corner)
  3. Select “Add new profile”
  4. Choose a name (e.g., “Business” or “DeFi”)
  5. Click “Create profile”

2. Switching Between Profiles

  • Click profile icon
  • Select desired profile from dropdown
  • Each maintains its own:
    • Accounts
    • Settings
    • Portfolio data

Profile Customization Options

  • Unique names for easy identification
  • Different display currencies per profile
  • Separate account structures
  • Independent transaction histories

Advanced Profile Management

Using Different Ledger Devices per Profile

  • Connect different hardware wallets to each profile
  • Keep work/personal assets completely segregated

Profile-Specific Settings

  • Customize notifications
  • Set unique portfolio views
  • Adjust security preferences

Important Limitations

  • No automatic syncing between profiles
  • Separate backups required for each
  • Mobile app currently supports single profile only

Security Considerations

  • Each profile maintains its own security level
  • No cross-profile access without authentication
  • Consider different passwords for high-security needs

When to Use Multiple Profiles

✔ Managing business and personal crypto ✔ Separating long-term holds from active trading ✔ Isolating experimental assets ✔ Shared device situations

Alternative Solutions

For more advanced multi-account management:

  • Use multiple Ledger devices
  • Create separate user accounts on your computer
  • Explore institutional-grade custody solutions

Conclusion

Ledger Live’s multiple profiles feature brings new flexibility to crypto management. While not a full multi-user system, it offers powerful separation for different crypto needs within a single installation.

Pro Tip: Name profiles clearly and maintain separate backups for each to avoid confusion!