What is Ledger Live Desktop?

Ledger Live Desktop is the official application for managing cryptocurrencies securely using Ledger hardware wallets. It provides a desktop interface for viewing your portfolio, sending and receiving digital assets, buying, swapping, and staking supported cryptocurrencies, and keeping your assets safe with industry-leading security.

Key Features

• Real-time portfolio tracking for multiple cryptocurrencies
• Secure transaction approval with Ledger hardware devices
• Buy, swap, and sell supported assets
• Staking for selected coins directly in Ledger Live
• Support for NFTs and Web3 interactions
• Automatic firmware updates for Ledger devices
• Multi-account management for convenience and flexibility

How to Get Started

1. Download Ledger Live Desktop from the official Ledger website.
2. Install the application for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
3. Connect your Ledger Nano S Plus or Ledger Nano X to your computer.
4. Create a PIN on your device and secure your 24-word recovery phrase.
5. Open Ledger Live Desktop and add accounts for your supported cryptocurrencies.
6. Start managing your portfolio, sending/receiving crypto, and exploring staking or trading features.

Security Highlights

Ledger Live Desktop is designed with security in mind. All sensitive operations are signed directly on your Ledger hardware wallet, keeping private keys offline. The desktop app verifies devices and transactions, ensuring that only the wallet owner can authorize any activity.

• Private keys remain offline
• On-device verification for all transactions
• Passphrase support for hidden wallets
• Automatic firmware updates for Ledger devices

FAQs

Q1: Can I use Ledger Live Desktop without a Ledger device?

No, Ledger Live Desktop requires a connected Ledger hardware wallet to perform secure operations and manage assets.

Q2: Is Ledger Live Desktop safe?

Yes, all private keys remain on the Ledger device. The desktop app acts as a secure interface to manage and monitor your portfolio.

Q3: Can I manage multiple cryptocurrencies in Ledger Live Desktop?

Yes, Ledger Live supports hundreds of cryptocurrencies and tokens, all managed securely through your Ledger device.