Welcome to Ledger Live Desktop — the secure way to manage crypto

Ledger Live Desktop is the official companion application for your Ledger hardware wallet. It allows you to manage accounts, send and receive assets, bond into staking programs, monitor your portfolio, and interact with decentralized applications — all while keeping your private keys safely offline inside your Ledger device.

Why Ledger Live Desktop matters

When you hold cryptocurrencies, control over your private keys equals control over your funds. Ledger Live Desktop is built to let you act with confidence: it pairs with your hardware wallet so that critical actions — signing transactions, revealing receive addresses, and authorizing app installs — happen on the device itself. This separation reduces exposure to malware and phishing and gives you a verifiable, auditable path for every transaction.

Offline key security
Private keys never leave your Ledger device.
Manage + Track
One place to view balances, history and live market data.
Buy, swap, stake
Integrated partners let you access services from within the app.
Cross-platform
Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Core features — what you get

  • Account management: Add accounts for Bitcoin, Ethereum and thousands of tokens; view transaction history and balances.
  • Secure transactions: All transaction signing is confirmed on-device with clear address and amount verification.
  • Portfolio insights: Real-time portfolio view with charts and asset breakdowns.
  • Third-party integrations: Buy, exchange, and stake through trusted partners without exposing keys.
  • Firmware & app updates: Keep your Ledger device secure with authenticated firmware and app management.

Ready to secure your crypto?
Download Ledger Live Desktop, pair your Ledger hardware, and follow the onboarding flow to get started.

Getting started — step by step

Start at the official download page to ensure you get the authentic Ledger Live package. Follow these steps to set up safely:

  1. Unbox your Ledger device and check packaging integrity.
  2. Download Ledger Live Desktop from the official site and install it on your machine.
  3. Power on your Ledger and create a PIN; write down the 24-word recovery phrase on the provided card and keep it offline.
  4. In Ledger Live, add an account and install necessary blockchain apps via the built-in Manager.
  5. Receive funds by verifying the receive address directly on your Ledger device before confirming a transfer.

Pro tip: never type your recovery phrase into a computer or phone. Keep it offline and secure.

Security best practices

Your device protects private keys — your behavior protects your recovery phrase. Follow these rules:

  • Only download Ledger Live from the official site and verify checksums when available.
  • Never share your 24-word recovery phrase. Ledger Support will never ask for it.
  • Use a strong PIN that you can remember but others can’t guess.
  • Store your recovery sheet in a secure, offline location (consider a safe).
  • Be vigilant for phishing emails and fake websites — always type the URL or use a bookmark.

Troubleshooting & Support

If you experience connectivity or firmware issues, first ensure you are using the latest Ledger Live and that your operating system is up to date. Use official Help Center resources and community documentation for guided steps. If you contact support, never disclose your recovery phrase; instead provide logs and device firmware versions when requested.