Ledger Live Desktop®

Ledger Live Desktop — what it does

The Ledger Live Desktop application provides a single, unified place to manage crypto assets. Ledger Live Desktop allows you to add accounts, monitor portfolio performance with real-time market data, send and receive multiple cryptocurrencies, and access staking features where supported. The desktop app pairs with your Ledger hardware wallet so all signing actions occur on-device — this is the foundation of secure crypto management.

Download Ledger Live Desktop, install it on Windows, macOS, or Linux, and connect your Ledger device to begin. The desktop app streamlines the full lifecycle of asset management: onboarding, portfolio visibility, sending and receiving, staking and rewards, firmware maintenance, and secure restoration using recovery phrases if ever needed.

Download Ledger Live Desktop & installation

For a secure Ledger Live Desktop download, always obtain installers from an official, verified source. Choose the correct platform package, verify the digital signature or checksum if provided, and run the installer. During the first run, Ledger Live Desktop guides you through installing companion software and connecting your Ledger hardware wallet. If you already use a mobile Ledger Live app, the desktop experience extends those features into a full desktop environment.

• Download Ledger Live Desktop for Windows (.exe), macOS (.dmg) or Linux (.AppImage or .deb).
• Verify checksums or signatures to ensure file integrity.
• Use the included migration and restore tools if moving from another device.

Security model & best practices

The security model of Ledger Live Desktop centers on the hardware wallet: private keys reside in a secure element on the device and never leave it. Ledger Live Desktop is the user interface for preparing transactions and interacting with the blockchain. Every transaction must be physically approved on the Ledger device’s display. This split architecture — UI in the desktop app, key material on the device — is what makes Ledger Live Desktop a trusted tool for managing crypto assets.

Best practices when using Ledger Live Desktop:

• Store your recovery phrase securely and offline — never enter it into the computer or share it.
• Enable a strong device PIN to protect against physical access.
• Only download Ledger Live Desktop from trusted sources and verify signatures when possible.
• Keep firmware and app versions up to date via the desktop updater to receive security fixes and improvements.

Following these best practices will help you manage crypto with confidence and minimize the risk of loss or theft.

Advanced features & integrations

Ledger Live Desktop includes advanced features for users who need more control: passphrase-protected wallets, multi-account support, developer integrations, enterprise device management, and partner integrations for swaps and decentralized finance. Developers can integrate hardware-backed signing via Ledger libraries to create secure custody solutions and merchant integrations that rely on Ledger Live Desktop workflows.

Whether you manage a single portfolio or dozens of enterprise devices, Ledger Live Desktop scales to meet your needs while keeping the same security-first stance.

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