Ledger Live Desktop — Official App

About Ledger Live Desktop

Ledger Live Desktop is the official cryptocurrency management application offered by Ledger. It enables secure storage, tracking, and management of all your digital assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Litecoin, and more than 5000 other coins and tokens. The desktop app directly connects to your Ledger hardware device (Nano X or Nano S Plus), ensuring your private keys and recovery phrases never leave your device.

For crypto investors and traders, Ledger Live Desktop provides a trusted environment to send, receive, buy, sell, stake, and swap cryptocurrencies — all within a professional-grade, user-friendly application. Whether you want to organize a simple Bitcoin account or manage a large DeFi and NFT portfolio, Ledger Live Desktop delivers unmatched features.

Features of Ledger Live Desktop

Buy & Sell Crypto: Purchase Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins directly in Ledger Live Desktop with trusted partner integrations.

Stake to Earn: Earn passive income by staking coins such as Ethereum, Polkadot, Tezos, and Solana directly in the app.

Portfolio Management: View all cryptocurrency balances, transactions, NFT collectibles, and live price updates in one clean dashboard.

Swap Instantly: Use built-in swap services between BTC, ETH, USDT, and thousands of coins, without security compromise.

Multi-Asset Support: Add Bitcoin accounts, Ethereum accounts, NFTs, ERC20 tokens, BEP20 tokens, and more seamlessly.

Download Ledger Live Desktop

To get started, you must download Ledger Live Desktop. Always download the app only from the official Ledger.com website. The application is available across multiple platforms:

Windows (Windows 10 and later)
macOS (Big Sur and later)
Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.)

Downloading Ledger Live Desktop from unverified sources can compromise your crypto security. Always use the official source to avoid phishing attacks.

How to Setup Ledger Live Desktop

Download the Ledger Live Desktop application according to your operating system.
Install and open the app, then connect your Ledger Nano X or Nano S Plus device via USB or Bluetooth (Nano X).
Follow the guided setup process to pair your hardware wallet with Ledger Live Desktop.
Securely store your 24-word recovery phrase offline before continuing.
Open the "Manager" tab inside Ledger Live Desktop to install necessary coin apps like Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, etc.
Go to “Accounts” and click on “+Add Account” to setup your crypto portfolio accounts.
Once added, you can now buy, send, stake, and trade cryptocurrencies directly from the desktop application.

The step-by-step Ledger Live Desktop setup process ensures that even beginners can configure it quickly. Within minutes, both novice and experienced investors can start safely managing coins.

Ledger Live Desktop Security

Ledger Live Desktop is designed with top-notch crypto security protocols. Unlike web wallets or third-party apps, Ledger Live Desktop only works when connected to a Ledger hardware wallet, ensuring private keys are never exposed to online threats. Transactions are confirmed on the device screen, preventing tampering or interception.

Additional security benefits include:

Frequent application updates to patch vulnerabilities.
Firmware updates on Ledger Nano devices to improve protection.
End-to-end encryption between Ledger device and Ledger Live Desktop.
Protection against phishing and fake apps by verifying official signatures.

Ledger Live Desktop FAQ

Is Ledger Live Desktop free? Yes, the application is completely free. Users only pay blockchain network fees when sending transactions.

Can I use Ledger Live Desktop without internet? While the app can open offline, it requires internet connection for syncing blockchain data.

Does Ledger Live Desktop support all coins? It supports 5000+ coins including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Polygon, Solana, BNB, and NFTs.

Is it safe to install Ledger Live Desktop on public computers? No. For security reasons, always install Ledger Live Desktop on a trusted personal device.