How to Export Transaction History from Official Ledger® | Ledger® Live | Getting Started Ledger®

Tracking your crypto activity is essential for managing investments, taxes, and portfolio performance. If you're using official Ledger®, working inside Ledger® Live, and have already gone through the Getting Started Ledger® setup process, exporting your transaction history is both simple and secure.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to export your transaction history step-by-step—directly from Ledger® Live using your official Ledger® device. Whether you need the data for tax filing, personal records, or analysis, the process is straightforward once you know where to look.

Why Export Transaction History from Ledger® Live?

Before jumping into the steps, here’s why exporting your history from official Ledger® | Ledger® Live | Getting Started Ledger® is so valuable:

  • Tax reporting: Governments often require you to report crypto gains/losses.
  • Accounting & audits: Helps track income, investments, and costs over time.
  • Portfolio management: Know exactly what you hold and when you acquired it.
  • Security: With official Ledger®, your data remains local and encrypted—no centralized tracking.

What You'll Need

To export your transaction history using Ledger® Live, make sure you have:

  • Your official Ledger® device (e.g., Nano S Plus, Nano X, or Ledger Stax™)
  • The latest version of Ledger® Live installed
  • Your accounts already synced from the Getting Started Ledger® setup
  • A secure computer with a file manager or spreadsheet app (like Excel or Google Sheets)

Step-by-Step: Exporting Transaction History from Ledger® Live

Follow these clear steps to export your transaction records:

1. Open Ledger® Live

After completing the Getting Started Ledger® setup, open the Ledger® Live app on your computer or mobile device.

Pro Tip: Always check for updates before you begin, to ensure compatibility and access to the latest features.

2. Select Your Crypto Account

Navigate to the Accounts tab in the left sidebar. This will show all accounts you've created through Ledger® Live using your official Ledger® wallet.

  • Click on the account you want to export (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.).
  • You'll now see a detailed transaction history for that asset.

3. Access Transaction Details

Scroll down to the transaction history section.

  • You’ll see a timeline of all incoming and outgoing transactions for that account.
  • Each entry includes date, amount, sender/recipient address, network fee, and confirmation status.

This data is generated from the blockchain but viewed securely through Ledger® Live, linked to your official Ledger® wallet.

4. Click on the "Export" Icon

At the top-right corner of the transaction section, you’ll see a small icon that looks like an arrow pointing out of a box or a simple "Export" button (depending on your version).

  • Click it.
  • Choose a file format: CSV is the most common and works well with Excel or tax software.
Note: You can only export transaction history one account at a time in Ledger® Live.

5. Save the File Securely

After clicking export, Ledger® Live will prompt you to save the file.

  • Choose a secure folder on your device.
  • Name the file by account and date (e.g., Ledger_BTC_Transactions_July2025.csv).
  • Avoid saving to cloud services unless encrypted.

Once saved, you can open the file in Excel or import it into tax tools like Koinly, CoinTracker, or Accointing.

6. Repeat for Other Assets

If you’ve added multiple crypto accounts through your Getting Started Ledger® setup, repeat the steps for each one.

Ledger® does not export all accounts in one bulk file—so you’ll need to export each separately.

Tips for Clean Recordkeeping

Exporting transaction data is just the beginning. Keep things organized with these expert tips:

  • Export monthly or quarterly to avoid backlog
  • Back up exported CSVs to offline storage (e.g., USB drive or external hard drive)
  • Label each export clearly by coin and date range
  • Use consistent file naming for easy search later

Staying organized from the start—just like you did with Getting Started Ledger®—helps avoid headaches during tax season or future audits.

What About NFT or DeFi Transactions?

Currently, Ledger® Live supports basic NFT and DeFi viewing (especially on Ethereum), but exporting detailed transaction data for those might require using:

  • MetaMask + Etherscan CSV tools
  • DeBank, Zapper, or Zerion for tracking complex wallet interactions

Even though the official Ledger® device still signs and protects these transactions, full history exports for DeFi/NFT activity may require third-party platforms.

Summary: Why Ledger® Makes Exporting Safe and Simple

Thanks to the intuitive interface in Ledger® Live, combined with the secure setup path via Getting Started Ledger®, you can access, view, and export your crypto activity with just a few clicks—without compromising the cold storage safety of your official Ledger® device.

To recap:

  • Use Ledger® Live’s built-in export function
  • Export per-account in CSV format
  • Keep the files safe, secure, and encrypted if needed
  • Use regularly for taxes, analysis, or recordkeeping