The official desktop application for managing your Ledger hardware wallet and cryptocurrency portfolio with unmatched security.
Download Ledger Live Desktop NowLedger Live Desktop is the official companion application for Ledger hardware wallets, providing users with a secure interface to manage their cryptocurrency assets. As the cornerstone of Ledger's ecosystem, Ledger Live Desktop offers a comprehensive solution for checking balances, making transactions, and monitoring portfolio performance—all while maintaining the highest security standards that Ledger is known for.
Unlike web-based wallets or exchange interfaces, Ledger Live Desktop operates as a standalone application that communicates directly with your Ledger hardware wallet. This architecture provides several advantages:
Ledger Live Desktop provides a secure environment to manage all your crypto assets. The application supports over 1,800 cryptocurrencies and tokens, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and many ERC-20 tokens. All transactions must be physically confirmed on your Ledger hardware wallet, ensuring that your private keys never leave the secure device.
The dashboard in Ledger Live Desktop gives you a comprehensive overview of your entire cryptocurrency portfolio. You can track:
Ledger Live Desktop maintains a complete record of all your transactions, allowing you to review past activity, check confirmations, and monitor incoming/outgoing transfers. Each transaction includes detailed information such as:
Ledger Live Desktop supports staking for various Proof-of-Stake cryptocurrencies, allowing you to earn rewards directly through the application. Supported staking options include:
Ledger Live Desktop features built-in integration with several cryptocurrency exchanges, enabling you to:
For experienced users, Ledger Live Desktop allows customization of network fees for Bitcoin and Ethereum transactions. You can choose between:
The combination of Ledger Live Desktop and a Ledger hardware wallet provides unparalleled security for your cryptocurrency assets:
Your private keys never leave your Ledger hardware wallet. All transaction signing occurs on the device itself, with Ledger Live Desktop merely serving as an interface to broadcast signed transactions to the network.
Ledger Live Desktop automatically verifies that your Ledger device is genuine during each connection, protecting you from counterfeit hardware.
The Ledger team continuously updates Ledger Live Desktop with security enhancements and new features. The application notifies you when updates are available.
You can set a password for Ledger Live Desktop to prevent unauthorized access to your portfolio information on your computer.
Ledger Live Desktop is available for all major desktop operating systems:
The installation process for Ledger Live Desktop is straightforward:
While Ledger offers both desktop and mobile versions of Ledger Live, the desktop application provides several advantages:
The desktop version typically receives new features first and offers more comprehensive tools for advanced users, including detailed transaction history and more customization options.
With more processing power available, Ledger Live Desktop can handle larger portfolios and more complex operations more efficiently than the mobile app.
The desktop interface provides more screen real estate for analyzing your portfolio and reviewing transaction details.
If your Ledger device isn't connecting to Ledger Live Desktop:
For transaction-related problems: