Ledger Live Desktop — Official App

Ledger Live Desktop — the official Ledger Live desktop application for your Ledger hardware wallet and self-custody needs.

Control your crypto with Ledger Live Desktop

Ledger Live Desktop is the trusted, official desktop application designed to help you securely manage your cryptocurrency portfolio with Ledger hardware wallets. Use Ledger Live Desktop to connect your Ledger device, check real-time balances, send and receive crypto, stake supported assets, swap tokens, and access DeFi — all while keeping your private keys offline and protected by the Ledger secure element.

Why choose Ledger Live Desktop?

  • Official Ledger app — the desktop companion to Ledger hardware wallets, built with security-first principles.
  • Self-custody & hardware security — private keys stay on your Ledger device; Ledger Live acts as a secure interface.
  • All-in-one management — portfolio tracking, buy/sell integrations, swaps, staking, and NFT support under one roof.
  • Cross-platform — available for Windows, macOS and Linux with a consistent, responsive experience.

Core Desktop features

Ledger Live Desktop focuses on giving users transparent, reliable tools for self-custody. Key features include easy device setup, account management for hundreds of coins and tokens, secure firmware updates for Ledger devices, integrated on-ramp/off-ramp partners, trustless transaction signing on device, and dedicated pages for staking and rewards. The UI puts safety first: confirmation is always required on your Ledger device before any sensitive action is performed.

Built for everyone — beginners to power users

Whether you are buying your first Bitcoin or managing a diversified crypto portfolio, Ledger Live Desktop makes complex actions approachable. Guided onboarding walks new users through safe device initialization and backup. Power users will appreciate advanced settings, multi-account management, and integration hooks for developer and enterprise workflows.

Tip: Always download Ledger Live Desktop from the official Ledger website and verify signatures. Never enter or share your recovery phrase — Ledger support will never ask for it.

Security notes & best practices

Ledger Live Desktop is a secure interface — but security also depends on safe user practices. Always download Ledger Live only from Ledger’s official site, confirm download signatures when possible, keep your device firmware up to date through Ledger Live, never reveal your 24-word recovery phrase to anyone, and treat emails or apps that ask for your seed phrase as immediate scams. If you are on macOS or Windows, be cautious of counterfeit apps; only use the official download link provided by Ledger.

If you see software claiming to be Ledger Live from other sites, treat it as suspicious and report it.