How to Back Up Your Ledger Live Configuration - sistim63/Ledger-Tips-and-Tricks-2025 GitHub Wiki

Backing up your Ledger Live configuration is crucial to ensure you can restore your wallet settings, accounts, and transaction history if you switch devices, reinstall the app, or encounter technical issues. Unlike your crypto assets (which are secured by your Ledger hardware wallet’s recovery phrase), your Ledger Live app data requires a separate backup process.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to back up and restore your Ledger Live configuration.

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 Back Up Ledger Live?

Your Ledger Live app stores:

  • Added accounts (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.)
  • Transaction history
  • Custom settings (e.g., preferred currencies, portfolio view)

If you lose this data (e.g., due to a device reset or app reinstallation), you’ll have to manually re-add all accounts, which can be time-consuming. A backup ensures a seamless recovery.

How to Back Up Ledger Live (Desktop & Mobile)

1. On Desktop (Windows/macOS/Linux)

  1. Open Ledger Live and go to Settings (gear icon).
  2. Navigate to Help > Export Ledger Live data.
  3. Choose a secure location (external drive, encrypted USB, or cloud storage with strong security).
  4. Save the .json file—this contains your app settings and account details. ⚠️ Security Tip: Store this file securely, as it contains sensitive account metadata (though not private keys).

2. On Mobile (iOS/Android)

  1. Open Ledger Live Mobile and tap Settings (gear icon).
  2. Scroll to Export accounts & settings.
  3. Choose a backup location (iCloud, Google Drive, or a secure offline storage option).
  4. Save the backup file (.json format). 🔒 Important: Enable device encryption before storing the backup file.

How to Restore Ledger Live from a Backup

1. On Desktop

  1. Reinstall Ledger Live (if needed).
  2. During setup, select “Import from backup”.
  3. Locate your .json backup file and import it.
  4. Reconnect your Ledger device to verify accounts.

2. On Mobile

  1. Reinstall Ledger Live Mobile.
  2. Tap “Restore from backup” during setup.
  3. Select your backup file from storage.
  4. Re-sync your Ledger hardware wallet to confirm accounts.

Alternative Backup Methods

If you don’t want to rely on a .json file:

  • Manually note your account names & wallet addresses (less convenient but works in a pinch).
  • Use a password manager to store the backup securely.

Security Best Practices

✅ Encrypt your backup file (e.g., using VeraCrypt or 7-Zip with AES-256 encryption). ✅ Store backups offline (USB drive, external SSD) to prevent cloud breaches. ✅ Never share your backup file—it contains sensitive account info.

Conclusion

Backing up your Ledger Live configuration ensures a smooth recovery if you ever need to reinstall the app or switch devices. While your crypto remains safe on your hardware wallet (protected by your 24-word recovery phrase), a Ledger Live backup saves time by preserving your account setup and transaction history.

Always store backups securely and follow best practices to keep your data safe.

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