Your secure gateway to managing crypto assets confidently and efficiently.
Ledger® Live Desktop provides an all-in-one interface to buy, sell, manage, and grow your cryptocurrency portfolio while ensuring maximum security using your Ledger hardware wallet. Designed for ease and safety, it brings control back to your hands.
Download Ledger® LiveLedger® Live Desktop is the official application developed by Ledger to securely manage your digital currencies using Ledger hardware wallets such as Ledger Nano X, Ledger Nano S Plus, or Ledger Stax. It serves as your digital control center, providing real-time portfolio management, secure transaction signing, and integration with DeFi and NFT ecosystems. It’s a powerful bridge between your cold wallet and the blockchain world.
Unlike web-based wallets, Ledger® Live ensures all your private keys stay within your device — never exposed online. It’s the foundation of trust that underpins modern crypto management. With regular updates and an intuitive interface, even beginners can confidently navigate the world of decentralized finance.
Visit the official website and download the latest version of Ledger® Live Desktop compatible with your OS (Windows, macOS, or Linux). Avoid third-party sources to protect yourself from phishing attacks. Once downloaded, install the application following the on-screen instructions.
Plug in your Ledger hardware wallet via USB. Ledger® Live will automatically detect it and prompt you to unlock with your PIN. Ensure your device firmware is updated to the latest version for optimal compatibility and security.
Add cryptocurrency accounts (like Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Solana) within Ledger® Live. Each account connects directly to your Ledger device for secure signing, meaning your private keys never leave the hardware.
Monitor balances, send and receive crypto, or stake assets for rewards—all within the Ledger® Live interface. You can also explore third-party apps safely integrated into the Ledger ecosystem.
Ledger® Live Desktop empowers users to take full control of their assets, combining convenience and unmatched security in one elegant application.
Security lies at the heart of everything Ledger creates. The Ledger Secure Element chip, independently certified (CC EAL5+), ensures sensitive information such as private keys remain isolated from your computer or mobile network. Ledger® Live Desktop communicates with your device using end-to-end encrypted channels, preventing any external tampering or malware interference.
Ledger regularly audits its open-source software components, maintaining transparency and trust. This approach has made Ledger® one of the most respected names in the crypto-security space.
Yes, Ledger® Live Desktop is completely free. However, some third-party integrations or services (like exchanges) may include their own transaction fees.
Ledger® Live is designed to work hand-in-hand with Ledger hardware wallets. Without one, you cannot send or sign transactions securely.
Yes! Ledger® Live Desktop allows you to visualize and manage Ethereum and Polygon NFTs directly within the app.
Ledger® Live itself does not store private keys on your computer. Even if your PC is compromised, your crypto remains protected inside your Ledger hardware wallet.
Get the latest version of Ledger® Live directly from the official Ledger website to ensure security and authenticity.
Go to Ledger.com/Start