Ledger Live Desktop® | Manage Your Crypto™ Assets Safely

Overview

Ledger Live Desktop is the official application for managing Ledger hardware wallets in a secure desktop environment. The software ensures private keys never leave the hardware device while allowing users to manage multiple cryptocurrencies, perform transactions, stake assets, and monitor portfolio performance.

Purpose

Ledger Live Desktop is designed to combine safety and usability, offering clear transaction workflows while enforcing hardware-level confirmations to prevent unauthorized access.

Who Should Use It?

Crypto users of all levels who prioritize self-custody and require a robust desktop application for managing assets, staking, or interacting with supported blockchains.

Key Features

Secure Transaction Signing

All transactions are prepared in Ledger Live Desktop and must be confirmed on the hardware wallet. This ensures private keys remain secure offline.

Portfolio Management

Ledger Live Desktop provides a clear view of all account balances, token holdings, and asset performance over time. Users can categorize accounts and manage multiple addresses efficiently.

Staking and Rewards

Supports staking of supported assets. Ledger Live Desktop provides information on expected rewards, lock periods, and validator options while keeping keys offline.

App and Firmware Updates

Ledger Live Desktop handles secure installation of blockchain apps and device firmware updates, streamlining maintenance without compromising security.

Third-party Integration

Integrates with vetted third-party services for NFTs, DeFi, and analytics. Sensitive operations still require hardware confirmation.

Benefits

• Maximum security: Private keys remain offline on the Ledger device.
• Unified interface: Manage multiple accounts, tokens, and blockchain apps in one place.
• Operational confidence: Transaction approvals verified directly on hardware.
• Scalable solution: Supports multiple assets and networks as your portfolio grows.

Operational Flow

Connect device → Open Ledger Live Desktop → Prepare transaction → Confirm on device → Track completion. This flow reduces risk and provides a verifiable record of approvals.

Getting Started

Download and Install

Obtain Ledger Live Desktop only from the official Ledger website. Follow installation instructions for your operating system.

Device Initialization

Set up your Ledger hardware wallet, write down your recovery phrase offline, and secure it. Never share your recovery phrase digitally.

Create Accounts

Add accounts for desired blockchains, install necessary apps on the hardware, and verify addresses when receiving funds.

Perform Transactions

Use Ledger Live Desktop to prepare transactions and always confirm operations on the hardware device for security.

Routine Checks

Regularly check firmware updates, account balances, and transaction history to maintain operational security.

FAQ & Notes

What if I lose my device?

Use your recovery phrase to restore accounts on a new Ledger device. If the phrase is lost, assets cannot be recovered.

Can Ledger Live Desktop be used without a hardware wallet?

Some read-only features are available, but signing transactions requires the hardware device.

Security Reminder

Never disclose your 24-word recovery phrase or share it online. Ledger will never ask for it.

Closing Statement

Ledger Live Desktop, paired with Ledger hardware, provides a secure, robust, and user-friendly environment for managing crypto assets on desktop, combining convenience with industry-leading security standards.