Switching Between Accounts in Ledger Live: A Complete Guide - piatt21/Ledger-Tutorials-231 GitHub Wiki

Understanding Accounts in Ledger Live

Ledger Live organizes your cryptocurrencies into individual accounts – one for each wallet address and asset type. This structure lets you:

  • Track different coins separately
  • Maintain distinct transaction histories
  • Apply custom labels for easy identification

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

How to Switch Between Accounts

1. Desktop Version (Windows/Mac/Linux)

  1. Open Ledger Live and unlock your wallet
  2. Look at the left sidebar under “Accounts”
  3. Click any account name to view:
    • Current balance
    • Transaction history
    • Asset-specific actions

Pro Tip: Use the search bar (top of sidebar) to quickly find specific accounts.

2. Mobile App (iOS/Android)

  1. Tap the portfolio icon (bottom center)
  2. Scroll through your accounts list
  3. Select any account to view details

Quick Access: Swipe left/right between accounts when viewing transaction details.

Advanced Account Management

Using Account Groups

Organize accounts into custom categories:

  1. Click “Add account group” (desktop only)
  2. Name your group (e.g., “Long-Term Holds”)
  3. Drag relevant accounts into the group

Keyboard Shortcuts (Desktop)

  • Ctrl/Cmd + 1-9: Jump to specific account positions
  • Arrow keys: Navigate between accounts

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Problem: Can’t see all accounts

  • Solution: Click “Synchronize accounts” (bottom of sidebar)
  • Check your Ledger device is connected

Problem: Missing transactions

  • Solution: Resync individual accounts (right-click → “Synchronize”)

Best Practices for Account Management

  1. Clear labeling – Use descriptive names
  2. Regular syncs – Ensure balances stay updated
  3. Strategic grouping – Organize by purpose
  4. Periodic reviews – Archive unused accounts

Security Considerations

  • Account switching doesn’t require device reconnection
  • Viewing balances is always safe
  • Transactions require physical device confirmation

Mobile vs Desktop Differences

Feature Desktop Mobile
Account groups ✅ Yes ❌ No
Quick switching Keyboard Swipe
Bulk actions ✅ Yes Limited

When to Use Multiple Accounts

✔ Holding different asset types ✔ Separating personal/business funds ✔ Managing distinct investment strategies ✔ Tracking testnet vs mainnet assets

Conclusion

Ledger Live’s account system provides flexible organization for your cryptocurrency holdings. With proper labeling and grouping, you can efficiently manage dozens of assets while maintaining clear visibility of each account’s status.

Pro Tip: Use the star feature (⭐) to pin frequently accessed accounts to the top of your list for quick access!