Secure desktop app for real-world crypto control
Ledger Live Desktop is the recommended way to manage your crypto with full security and convenience. Designed to work alongside Ledger hardware wallets, the desktop app keeps private keys offline while giving you a polished interface for sending, receiving, and monitoring assets across multiple blockchains.
Installing the desktop application is straightforward: download the installer for your platform, run the setup, and connect your Ledger device. Ledger Live guides you through firmware updates, app installations for individual coins, and account synchronization — all while validating each transaction on your physical device.
Beyond basic management, Ledger Live Desktop offers portfolio analytics, transaction history, integrated exchange partners, and staking options where supported. The app prioritizes transparency: every critical action is confirmed on-device and signed internally, preventing remote attackers and phishing sites from accessing your keys.
Quick setup checklist
• Download Ledger Live Desktop from the official source.
• Connect your Ledger hardware and follow the guided initialization.
• Securely record your recovery phrase offline (do not store digitally).
• Install apps for the coins you use and add accounts in Ledger Live.
Following these steps ensures you retain sole custody of your crypto while using a robust, user-friendly desktop client to manage everyday operations.