Ledger Live Desktop

Manage your digital assets with clarity.

Ledger Live Desktop provides a convenient desktop environment for interacting with a compatible Ledger hardware wallet, reviewing accounts, checking portfolio activity, and managing supported digital assets.

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01 / DESKTOP EXPERIENCE
One place for your wallet journey.
Use trusted software, connect your hardware wallet carefully, and review important details before approving transactions.

A simpler desktop experience.

Ledger Live Desktop is designed to bring useful wallet management features into a focused desktop application. The experience can help users organize accounts and understand activity while keeping hardware wallet security at the center.

01 — ACCOUNTS

Review your accounts

View supported accounts and monitor relevant balances and activity from a centralized desktop interface.

02 — PORTFOLIO

Follow your portfolio

Keep an eye on supported assets and account activity without needing to manage everything through separate tools.

03 — CONTROL

Confirm on your device

Use your Ledger hardware wallet to review important transaction information before approving an action.

From connection to everyday management.

1

Install

Download Ledger software only from a trusted official source and use the version appropriate for your desktop system.

2

Connect

Connect your compatible Ledger device and follow the application instructions carefully.

3

Explore

Review available account features, supported assets, and portfolio information within the desktop interface.

4

Approve

Check transaction details directly on your hardware wallet before confirming any important operation.

Security starts before you click.

A desktop wallet experience should always be paired with strong security habits. Protect your recovery information and verify what you are approving.

Keep your recovery phrase private
Use trusted software sources
Protect your device PIN
Verify transaction details on-device

Stay alert to fake apps.

Scammers may create websites, advertisements, messages, or applications that imitate legitimate wallet software.

Never enter your recovery phrase into a website or application simply because it claims to be required for synchronization, verification, troubleshooting, or account recovery.

If a request looks unusual or creates unnecessary urgency, stop and verify the source before continuing.

Ledger Live Desktop questions.

Understand the basics before using desktop wallet software with your Ledger hardware wallet.

What is Ledger Live Desktop?

Ledger Live Desktop refers to Ledger's desktop wallet management software used with compatible Ledger hardware wallets. Features and supported assets can vary by version and device.

Where should I download Ledger software?

Use the genuine official Ledger website or trusted official distribution channels. Avoid downloading wallet software from advertisements, unsolicited messages, or unknown third-party websites.

Can Ledger Live Desktop replace a hardware wallet?

The desktop application works alongside compatible Ledger hardware wallets. Your hardware wallet remains an important part of the security workflow for approving transactions.

Should I share my recovery phrase with support?

No. Keep your recovery phrase private. Do not disclose it to support agents, websites, applications, or anyone claiming they need it to fix or activate your wallet.

Build a better desktop wallet routine.

Use trusted software, connect your hardware wallet carefully, review transaction details, and keep sensitive recovery information private.

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