Why Choose Ledger Live Desktop?
Ledger Live Desktop gives you everything you need to manage your cryptocurrency securely from your computer. Designed by Ledger’s security experts, it offers a user-friendly interface backed by advanced encryption and hardware protection. With Ledger Live, your private keys always remain offline and out of reach from threats.
Step 1: Install Ledger Live
Visit the official ledger.com/start page to download Ledger Live Desktop for Windows, macOS, or Linux. The app is verified, open-source, and regularly updated to maintain high security and performance standards.
Step 2: Connect Your Ledger Device
Once installed, plug in your Ledger Nano X, Nano S Plus, or Stax device. Ledger Live will automatically detect your device and prompt you to unlock it using your PIN. Follow the setup assistant to install necessary crypto apps like Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Polygon.
Step 3: Manage and Track Assets
With Ledger Live Desktop, you can buy, sell, stake, or swap crypto directly from your wallet interface. Real-time portfolio tracking allows you to monitor your holdings securely without relying on third-party services or exchanges.
Step 4: Stay Secure
Ledger Live Desktop uses a hardware-based verification process. Every transaction must be physically approved on your Ledger device, guaranteeing that no malware or phishing attack can compromise your funds. Keep your firmware updated and use only the official Ledger software for continued protection.
Secure. Private. Simple.
Ledger Live Desktop is built to simplify crypto ownership without sacrificing security. Whether you’re an investor or long-term holder, it ensures that your digital wealth stays protected — always under your control, never on the cloud.