Start with Ledger Live Desktop® — confidently manage crypto from your PC or Mac
Ledger Live Desktop® — Start Your Crypto Journey Securly. Ledger Live Desktop® is the secure, reliable desktop application designed to pair with Ledger hardware wallets so you can manage assets offline while interacting safely online. This page is a step-by-step marketing-friendly landing that explains core features, stepwise setup, security checklist, supported markets, and official links to help you download and verify Ledger Live safely.
Quick-start: three steps
Get Ledger Live Desktop® from the official Ledger site and verify the checksum.
Connect and unlock your Ledger device; install apps for your coins.
Create accounts in Ledger Live Desktop® and confirm addresses on-device before sending.
Write down the recovery phrase and store it offline in a secure place.
Deep dive: managing your first account
When you add an account in Ledger Live Desktop®, the app syncs network balances and displays a fiat valuation dashboard. For each supported asset the app queries network explorers to show recent transactions. Ledger Live Desktop® never stores your private keys — they stay on the Ledger device and are used only to sign transactions locally.
Security checklist
Ledger Live Desktop® — Start Your Crypto Journey Securly by following these non-optional security tasks: verify the download, check installer signature, never reveal your recovery phrase, confirm address on-device, use the official Ledger website for downloads, and treat support messages suspiciously. If an installer or site seems unusual, consult Ledger Support.
Staking, swaps, and integrations
Ledger Live Desktop® supports native staking on certain chains through integrated flows and partners. It also enables token swaps inside the app through curated providers. Always check the fee and counterparty details before confirming any operation; use the device screen to confirm amounts and recipients.
Who should use Ledger Live Desktop®?
Desktop power users, serious investors, custodians with strict air-gapped workflows, and people who prefer a stable desktop UI benefit most from Ledger Live Desktop®. If you travel frequently or prefer mobile-first flows, Ledger Live Mobile complements the desktop app — but for highest security when working with large sums, pair with the hardware device and use the desktop application where possible.
Official & related reading
• Official Ledger Live: Ledger Live (ledger.com)
• Ledger Support: support.ledger.com
• Ledger Blog: ledger.com/blog
• Industry commentary: Decrypt, Cointelegraph