YOUR COMPANION FOR DIGITAL ASSETS
Ledger Live
Desktop
Ledger Live Desktop brings your crypto accounts into one considered, easy-to-use space—while your Ledger hardware wallet keeps your private keys offline.
Get Ledger LiveAlways download from Ledger’s official website.
Ledger Live Desktop: a clear place to manage your crypto
Ledger Live Desktop is the desktop companion app for Ledger hardware wallets. It helps you check balances, manage supported crypto assets, and connect to services from a single interface. The app works alongside your physical device: transactions are reviewed and approved on the hardware wallet, so your private keys stay protected by the device rather than being exposed to your computer.
Getting started begins with a simple but important distinction. Ledger Live is software for viewing and managing accounts; your Ledger device is where you verify and approve actions. Keep your recovery phrase private and offline. No legitimate support agent needs it, and you should never type it into a website or share it with anyone.
One desktop app, useful everyday tools
From Ledger Live, you can add accounts for supported assets and review balances and activity in one place. Depending on your region, device, and asset, in-app providers may also offer ways to buy, sell, swap, or stake. Availability and terms vary, so check the details shown in the app before using a third-party service.
Desktop is especially useful when you want more room to review account details and transaction information. The experience is designed to make routine portfolio checks straightforward without confusing convenience with custody: actions that require approval still need confirmation on your Ledger device.
Keep control of your recovery phrase. Ledger will never ask you to reveal it. Anyone who obtains it may be able to access your assets.
Starting up your device
Begin at Ledger’s official Ledger Live page and choose the desktop version for your operating system. Verify that you are on the genuine ledger.com domain before downloading. Install the application, open it, and follow its guided setup to connect or initialize your Ledger device. Read each prompt on your device screen; never approve an action you did not initiate or understand.
If your device is new, follow the in-app instructions to set it up and write down your recovery phrase privately, in the order shown. Store it securely offline. If you already have a device, connect it and follow the prompts to add accounts. Use Ledger’s official support resources if anything seems unexpected, and do not follow unsolicited links or messages claiming to offer urgent wallet help.
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Download updates only through Ledger Live or official Ledger sources. Before confirming a transaction, check the recipient and amount on the hardware wallet’s own screen—not only on your computer. Keep your device PIN and recovery phrase to yourself, and treat unexpected requests, giveaways, and “account recovery” offers with caution.
Ledger Live can make self-custody easier to navigate, but it cannot remove market risk or guarantee that every third-party service is suitable for you. Take time to understand fees, asset support, and the risks associated with each action. The official product information and help center are the best places to confirm current compatibility and guidance.
It is also worth taking a moment to check the basics before you begin: use a trusted computer, keep your operating system current, and lock your device when you step away. Confirm the app name and publisher when installing software, and avoid downloading wallet tools from ads, direct messages, or unofficial app directories. When in doubt, close the page and navigate to Ledger’s site yourself rather than relying on a link someone sent.
A steadier way to manage digital assets starts with clear information—and keeping approval in your hands.
CONTINUE WITH CONFIDENCE