Your Official Guide to Setting Up and Using Ledger Wallet Securely
Ledger Live Desktop is the official desktop application designed to work seamlessly with Ledger hardware wallets. It allows you to securely manage cryptocurrencies, monitor portfolio performance, send and receive digital assets, stake coins, and manage NFTs — all while keeping your private keys safely stored offline.
Built for Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, Ledger Live Desktop offers a powerful and user-friendly interface for complete crypto control.
Always ensure you download the application from the official source to avoid phishing or malicious software.
If you are using your Ledger wallet for the first time:
Your recovery phrase is the only backup of your crypto assets. Never share it with anyone.
After connecting your device and unlocking it with your PIN:
Once added, you can view balances and transaction history in your dashboard.
Ledger Live Desktop combines advanced security with full portfolio visibility. Unlike software-only wallets, your private keys remain isolated inside your hardware device. This makes it one of the safest ways to manage long-term crypto investments and digital collectibles.
Download Ledger Live Desktop