The official desktop application for managing your Ledger hardware wallet. Securely send, receive, stake, and monitor digital assets while maintaining complete control over your private keys.
Ledger Live Desktop is the official software application designed to work with Ledger hardware wallets such as Ledger Nano S Plus and Ledger Nano X. It provides a secure interface for managing cryptocurrency assets while ensuring that private keys remain safely stored inside the device’s secure element chip.
The desktop version offers enhanced functionality compared to mobile versions, including firmware updates, app installation management, advanced portfolio tracking, and deeper system-level security integration.
Ledger Live Desktop combines usability with hardware-grade security, making it ideal for long-term investors and active crypto users.
Real-time balance tracking and asset performance overview.
Send and receive crypto with device confirmation.
Install and remove blockchain apps on your Ledger device.
Update Ledger firmware securely through official channels.
Earn rewards on supported cryptocurrencies.
Integrated third-party services for purchasing crypto.
Ledger Live Desktop ensures that even if your computer is compromised, transactions cannot be approved without physical confirmation on the device.
Your 24-word recovery phrase is generated during initial setup. It acts as the master key to your wallet and must be stored securely offline.
If your device is lost, you can restore funds using this phrase on a new Ledger device.
Yes, it is free to download and use.
Yes, multiple accounts per cryptocurrency are supported.
No. Private keys remain inside the hardware device.
The desktop version supports full firmware updates and deeper system control.
You can restore access using your 24-word recovery phrase.
Yes, Ledger integrates with several external wallet applications.
Ledger Live Desktop serves as the central control hub for managing your Ledger hardware wallet securely. It combines advanced portfolio tracking, firmware management, staking capabilities, and hardware-level transaction security.
By maintaining strict recovery phrase protection and verifying every transaction on your device screen, you significantly reduce exposure to online threats.
For long-term cryptocurrency storage and professional-grade security, Ledger Live Desktop remains one of the most trusted solutions available.