Ledger Live Desktop is the official desktop application provided by Ledger to securely manage cryptocurrency assets and hardware wallets. It combines advanced security, user-friendly design, and complete control over your digital assets into a powerful interface that works on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.
Ledger Live Desktop is the heart of the Ledger ecosystem. It enables users to set up their Ledger hardware wallets, manage crypto accounts, install apps, send and receive funds, stake supported cryptocurrencies, and monitor portfolio performance — all in one secure application. Ledger Live never stores your private keys, ensuring your crypto remains safe offline.
Secure Device Connection: Ledger Live Desktop communicates with your hardware wallet via USB, ensuring transactions and private key operations happen only on the device itself.
Portfolio Management: Track the value of your entire portfolio in real time with dynamic charts, historical data, and performance tracking for supported assets.
App Management: Install and manage apps for different cryptocurrencies directly from Ledger Live Desktop to tailor your wallet to your needs.
Buy, Swap, and Stake: Ledger Live Desktop integrates trusted partners so you can buy crypto, exchange tokens, and stake supported assets without leaving the application.
To begin using Ledger Live Desktop, download it directly from the official Ledger website at ledger.com/ledger-live. After installation, connect your Ledger device using the supplied USB cable, follow the on-screen setup prompts, and ensure your device firmware is up to date. Ledger Live Desktop automatically checks for updates to keep your environment secure.
Ledger Live Desktop was built with security at its core. Private keys never leave your Ledger hardware wallet. All sensitive operations, such as signing transactions or generating addresses, are completed on-device. Ledger Live also verifies application integrity and warns users if any potential security risk is detected.
Ledger Live Desktop offers a powerful, secure, and intuitive way to manage your cryptocurrency. By pairing Ledger Live with your Ledger hardware wallet, you gain control over your assets with maximum protection. Download Ledger Live Desktop today and experience the safest way to manage your crypto portfolio.