Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting started with Ledger


Ledger Live Desktop is the essential companion app for your Ledger hardware wallet, enabling you to securely manage cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and staking rewards across multiple platforms with ease.

What is Ledger Live?

Ledger Live is a multi-crypto wallet app designed to work seamlessly with Ledger hardware wallets. It allows you to manage thousands of crypto assets, securely sign transactions, track your portfolio, and stake supported coins to earn rewards — all from one intuitive interface available on Windows, macOS, and Linux .

How to Download and Install Ledger Live Desktop

  1. Download the app: Visit the official Ledger website and select your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux) to download the latest version of Ledger Live Desktop .
  2. Install: Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  3. Open Ledger Live and follow the setup wizard to configure the app.
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Setting Up Your Ledger Device with Ledger Live

  • Connect your Ledger hardware wallet (Ledger Nano S, Nano X, or other models) to your computer using a USB cable .
  • Unlock your device using your PIN code.
  • Install Apps on your Ledger device via Ledger Live: Ledger Live allows you to install or uninstall cryptocurrency apps directly on your hardware device to manage different coins 
  • Add accounts for the cryptocurrencies you want to manage inside Ledger Live.

Key Features of Ledger Live Desktop

  • Portfolio Management: View your entire crypto portfolio in one place with real-time updates.
  • Secure Transactions: Validate and sign transactions securely using your Ledger hardware wallet, keeping private keys offline.
  • Buy, Sell, and Swap Crypto: Purchase crypto via integrated third-party providers, swap tokens, and diversify your holdings without leaving the app .
  • Staking: Stake supported cryptocurrencies like ETH, SOL, ADA, and others to earn rewards directly through Ledger Live .
  • Manage NFTs: Explore and manage your NFT collections in the app’s Web3 gateway.
  • Security: Ledger Live never stores your private keys; all sensitive information remains secured on your hardware wallet 

Important Security Tip

Ledger will never ask you for your 24-word recovery phrase. Always keep this phrase secret and offline to protect your funds.

By combining Ledger Live Desktop with your Ledger hardware wallet, you gain a powerful and secure way to take full control of your digital assets, whether you are a beginner or an advanced crypto user 

Start by downloading Ledger Live from the official Ledger website and follow the setup instructions to begin securely managing your cryptocurrencies today.