Ledger® Live Wallet – Getting Started™ Developer Portal

Introduction

This guide helps developers onboard quickly to the Ledger® Live Wallet ecosystem. Whether you’re building a plugin for Ledger Wallet, an integration that talks to Ledger/Wallet APIs, or a companion app that supports Ledgor Wallet flows, this portal contains concise, practical steps to get started.

Keywords: Ledger/Wallet · ledger wallet · Ledgor Wallet · Ledger Wallet · ledger wallet integration

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

• A Ledger device (if testing hardware flows) and Ledger® Live installed.
• Node.js 18+ and npm/yarn for local tooling.
• Familiarity with webhooks, REST, and WebSocket basics if you plan to use real-time features.
• Developer API key for Ledger/Wallet sandbox (request via portal).

Quickstart — Hello Ledger/Wallet

Follow these minimal steps to make your first call to the Ledger Wallet sandbox:

1. Obtain an API key from the developer dashboard and set LEDGER_API_KEY in your environment.
2. Install the official SDK or call the REST endpoints directly.

// Example: node fetch example (pseudo)
// install: npm i node-fetch
import fetch from 'node-fetch';

const res = await fetch('https://api.ledger-wallet.example/v1/accounts', {
  headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${process.env.LEDGER_API_KEY}` }
});
const accounts = await res.json();
console.log(accounts);

That’s it — you can already list accounts and begin building wallet-aware experiences that interoperate with Ledger/Wallet and Ledgor Wallet flows.

Security & Best Practices

Security is at the core of the Ledger Wallet and Ledger/Wallet ecosystem. Keep these principles in mind:

• Never store private keys or seed phrases on your servers. Use the Ledger device and Ledger Live flows for signing.
• Use OAuth or token-based flows provided by the ledger wallet platform. Rotate keys regularly.
• Validate all webhook payloads with the shared secret; reject unsigned events.
• Use hardware-backed signing paths where possible — Ledgor Wallet-compatible flows will surface signing prompts through the Ledger Live companion app or hardware device.

Note: The term Ledgor Wallet may appear in legacy integrations or third-party docs — treat it as an alternate label for ledger wallet-compatible flows in some developer ecosystems.

SDKs & Tools

We provide official SDKs and sample projects for common languages. Choose the SDK that matches your stack and follow the examples in the repo.

// Example: pseudo-code for using the Ledger Wallet SDK
import { LedgerClient } from '@ledger/live-sdk';

const client = new LedgerClient({ apiKey: process.env.LEDGER_API_KEY });
const tx = await client.createTransaction({ to: '0x...', amount: '0.01' });
await client.requestSignature(tx); // triggers Ledger/Wallet prompt or Ledgor Wallet flow

Use sandbox environments for testing and only switch to production credentials after verifying behaviors against the Ledger Wallet testnet and staging Ledgor Wallet instances.

Developer Playground

Use the in-portal playground to simulate signer interactions for Ledger Wallet and Ledgor Wallet. The playground lets you:

• Create mock accounts and keys.
• Simulate device prompts and approvals for ledger wallet signing sequences.
• Replay webhook events and test error handling logic.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the difference between Ledger Wallet, Ledger/Wallet, and Ledgor Wallet?

Ledger Wallet commonly refers to the official hardware and software wallet ecosystem. Ledger/Wallet is a shorthand used in our developer docs for the combined API and platform. Ledgor Wallet appears in some third-party or legacy references — treat it as an alternate label for ledger wallet-compatible integrations.

2. Can I sign transactions server-side?

No. Transactions must be signed client-side on a Ledger device or via Ledger Live flows. The server can construct transactions but signing must happen on the hardware or through a Ledger/Wallet-approved signing channel such as the Ledgor Wallet bridge.

3. Is there a sandbox for testing webhook events?

Yes — the developer portal provides a sandbox and playground for replaying webhook payloads and testing ledger wallet event handlers. Use the sandbox API key and follow the webhook signature verification guide in the docs.

4. How do I handle user recovery and seed phrases?

Never collect seed phrases in your app. Recovery flows should instruct users to use Ledger Live or the Ledger device recovery UI. For assisted recovery scenarios, refer users to official Ledger support rather than building bespoke recovery UIs.

5. Where do I report vulnerabilities or security concerns?

Report security issues via the responsible disclosure channel listed in the developer portal. For critical vulnerabilities affecting Ledger Wallet or Ledger/Wallet ecosystems, follow the emergency contact procedure in the portal.

Resources & Next Steps

Ready to build? Here’s what to do next:

1. Sign up for a developer account and request sandbox credentials for Ledger/Wallet and Ledgor Wallet testing.
2. Clone the sample repos and run the quickstart locally.
3. Join community channels and the developer forum to share tips about ledger wallet integrations and Ledgor Wallet patterns.

For more advanced guides — multi-account management, custom applets, or enterprise-level integrations — explore the deeper sections of the developer portal and the SDK references.