Manage, secure, and grow your cryptocurrency portfolio with a polished desktop experience. Fast sync, powerful features, and industry-grade hardware security in one app.
What is Ledger Live Desktop?
Ledger Live Desktop is a native application that pairs with Ledger hardware devices to provide a user-friendly, secure interface for accessing crypto assets. It’s designed for everyday users and power traders alike — combining portfolio tracking, transactions, staking, swap integrations, and firmware management in a single place.
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Secure hardware-first design
Private keys never leave your Ledger device. Ledger Live talks to the device, signs transactions, and keeps your secrets offline.
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Fast portfolio & live prices
Real-time market data, balance updates, and clear asset breakdowns help you understand where your value is stored.
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Swaps, staking, and integrations
Swap between tokens, delegate assets to validators, or connect to third-party dApps — all while maintaining hardware-backed security.
How to get started
Download Ledger Live Desktop for your operating system and install the app.
Set up or connect your Ledger hardware device (follow on-screen prompts).
Install apps for the blockchains you want to manage, add accounts, and start transacting.
Security tips
Always verify addresses on the device screen before confirming a transaction.
Keep your recovery phrase offline and never share it with anyone.
Install official updates from within Ledger Live to ensure firmware and app security.
Why choose the desktop app?
A native desktop app gives more direct access to local resources, stronger performance for syncing many accounts, and a polished workspace for power users. It combines the trust of a hardware wallet with the convenience of a full-featured interface.
Offline keys
Signing happens on your Ledger device so private keys are never exposed to the internet or your computer.
Account management
Add multiple accounts, reorder assets, and create personalized portfolios for tracking.
Developer tools
Advanced users can connect to developer endpoints, manage multiple networks, and inspect logs for debugging.
Common questions
Can I use Ledger Live without the hardware device?
Ledger Live provides portfolio tracking without a device, but to send transactions and use advanced security features you must connect a Ledger hardware device.
Is my recovery phrase needed for Ledger Live?
Ledger Live never asks for your recovery phrase. Your recovery phrase is the ultimate backup for your device — keep it offline and private.
Which platforms are supported?
Ledger Live Desktop supports major operating systems and receives regular updates. The mobile companion app can also be used for on-the-go access.