See the bigger picture
Review supported assets and account activity in one interface, with network details available when you need a closer look.
A calm start to self-custody
Ledger Live
Desktop
Ledger Live Desktop is a companion app for viewing crypto accounts with a Ledger hardware wallet. This independent guide covers the download, first connection, and simple checks for a more confident start.
Always verify software at ledger.com before installing.
Hardware wallet connected
PORTFOLIOL
Your accounts ↗
$24,680.42
↗ 4.8% over the past month
Bitcoin BTC · 0.2841$18,420.08+3.2%
Ethereum ETH · 1.8420$6,260.34+5.1%
Other assets 3 accounts$0.00—
You approve actions on your device
A simplified illustration · not a live account
01 / 05Clarity for your first connectionSCROLL TO EXPLORE ↓
01 — THE ESSENTIALS
A desktop view.
Your keys stay yours.
Ledger Live works alongside a Ledger hardware wallet. Use the app to review supported accounts and prepare actions; use the physical device to verify and approve transactions. A portfolio screen is convenient, but signing authority belongs with the wallet and its recovery information.
Think of the app as a window onto your accounts, not a vault for private keys. Supported assets and features can change, so check Ledger’s own pages for current details. This independent guide is not a Ledger website or a substitute for official instructions.
01One overviewReview connected accounts in one desktop workspace.
02Device confirmationCheck transaction details on your physical wallet.
03Official sourceStart from Ledger’s website, not an unsolicited link.
02 — WHAT IT HELPS WITH
Useful tools, in one
considered workspace.
Features vary by device and network. Check current availability in the official app.
↻SYNC
STATUS
STATUS
Keep account info in view
Check account updates and application status in one place, and take time to make deliberate choices.
Review details↗Confirm on device
Review before you sign
Read transaction details carefully and verify them on your Ledger device. Never approve an unexpected request.
03 — GETTING STARTED
Set up with
care, not haste.
Follow Ledger’s current instructions for your device, and take each step deliberately.
Read Ledger’s getting-started guideReach the genuine download page
Type ledger.com into your browser and check the domain. Avoid lookalikes, file-sharing sites, and unsolicited download links.
Choose the right desktop version
Check official compatibility information for your operating system and device. Install updates only through Ledger’s app or published instructions.
For macOS: check Ledger’s current requirements before downloading.
Connect and check your device
Follow the app’s prompts to connect your Ledger wallet and complete Ledger’s official device checks.
Take time with every approval
Check addresses, networks, and amounts on the device. If anything looks unexpected, stop and ask official support.
04 — SECURITY, SIMPLY
Your recovery phrase
is never a login.
Keep your recovery phrase private and offline. Ledger Support will never need you to share it in a message or enter it into a website. Anyone who gets the phrase may be able to control the associated assets.
Visit Ledger Support for safety guidance✳YOUR PERSONAL CHECKLIST
01
I downloaded from a domain I typed and verified.
✓02
I never share my recovery phrase with anyone.
✓03
I verify transaction details on my device.
✓Slow down when something feels urgent. Pressure is a warning sign.
05 — COMMON QUESTIONS
A little more
clarity.
Is this the official Ledger website?+
No. This independent guide is not affiliated with Ledger. Use ledger.com or support.ledger.com for downloads and current product guidance.
Does the desktop app replace a hardware wallet?+
No. The hardware wallet verifies and approves supported actions. Follow official instructions for your device, and never share your recovery phrase.
Can I use Ledger Live on every computer?+
Requirements change. Check Ledger’s download page for supported operating systems and the current app version.
Where should I go if I am unsure?+
Pause and consult Ledger Support. Ignore unsolicited messages and anyone asking for remote access or your recovery phrase.