Desktop Crypto Management

Explore a smarter way to manage crypto with Ledger Live Desktop

Ledger Live Desktop is the desktop version of Ledger's crypto management application. It provides a central interface for connecting a compatible Ledger hardware wallet, viewing supported assets, managing accounts, and reviewing transactions.

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What is Ledger Live Desktop?

Ledger Live Desktop is designed to provide a desktop environment for interacting with supported Ledger hardware wallets and managing compatible digital assets from one application.

Portfolio Management

View supported accounts and organize your digital-asset activity through a centralized desktop interface.

Hardware Wallet Connection

Use the desktop application alongside a compatible Ledger hardware wallet when managing supported accounts and transactions.

Transaction Review

Review transaction details carefully and confirm actions on your hardware device when required.

Desktop Experience

A larger desktop interface can make account navigation, asset monitoring, and settings easier to review.

Multiple Operating Systems

Ledger provides desktop downloads for supported Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.

Web3 Access

Depending on supported services and networks, the Ledger ecosystem can provide access to additional Web3 features.

Security starts with careful setup

Desktop wallet software should always be installed from an authentic source, and sensitive recovery information should never be entered into an unknown website or application.

Download safely

When looking for Ledger Live Desktop, use Ledger's official website rather than advertisements, unofficial download pages, pop-ups, or links received through unsolicited messages.

Before installing software, check the website address and confirm that the download corresponds to your operating system.

Never share your Secret Recovery Phrase with another person, website, support agent, or application. Anyone who obtains it may be able to control the associated assets.

Use your hardware wallet carefully

  • Keep your recovery phrase offline and private.
  • Verify important transaction information on the device.
  • Keep desktop software and your operating system updated.
  • Avoid unofficial wallet applications and suspicious links.
  • Do not approve transactions you do not recognize.

Security is a combination of software, hardware, account practices, and user awareness. A secure setup still requires careful decisions whenever an action is approved.

Getting started with Ledger Live Desktop

The general setup process is designed to connect the desktop application with a compatible Ledger device and then configure supported accounts.

1. Download the application

Visit Ledger's official download page and select the desktop version appropriate for your operating system.

2. Install and open

Complete the installation process and launch the application from your computer.

3. Connect your Ledger device

Follow the application's setup instructions to connect a compatible Ledger hardware wallet.

4. Review before confirming

Whenever a transaction or security-sensitive action requires confirmation, carefully check the details before approving it.

Ledger Live Desktop FAQ

What is Ledger Live Desktop?

It is Ledger's desktop application for managing supported crypto accounts and interacting with compatible Ledger hardware wallets.

Which desktop operating systems are supported?

Ledger's official download page currently provides desktop downloads for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Where should I download Ledger Live Desktop?

Use Ledger's official website and its official download page. Avoid unofficial download sources and suspicious advertisements.

Should I share my recovery phrase?

No. A Secret Recovery Phrase is highly sensitive and should remain private and offline.

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