Welcome to the official Ledger® Live Desktop® guide. Follow step-by-step instructions to install, setup, and secure your crypto wallet on your desktop safely.
Download Ledger Live Desktop®To get started, download the Ledger® Live Desktop® application from the official Ledger website. Select the correct version for your operating system: Windows, macOS, or Linux.
Ledger Live Desktop® is your all-in-one platform to manage your crypto securely. Ensure you only download from the official site to avoid phishing risks.
Official Download
Ledger Live Desktop® allows you to manage your crypto securely. Follow these steps to configure your wallet:
Run the downloaded installer and open Ledger Live Desktop®. Accept terms and conditions and follow on-screen instructions.
Use a USB cable (or Bluetooth for Nano X) to connect your Ledger hardware wallet. Ledger Live will detect your device automatically.
Choose to create a new wallet or restore an existing one using your 24-word recovery phrase. Store the recovery phrase offline and never share it digitally.
Install apps for cryptocurrencies you want to manage and add accounts. Ledger Live Desktop® supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, and hundreds of other coins.
Send, receive, and track assets securely. Ledger Live Desktop® ensures private keys stay offline while allowing you full control over transactions.
Ledger Live Desktop® works with your Ledger hardware device to protect your crypto at all times. Your private keys never leave the device.
Protects private keys with bank-grade encryption, isolated from internet-connected devices.
A personal PIN and optional passphrase provide extra protection against unauthorized access.
Ledger Live Desktop® verifies device authenticity before any transaction, ensuring your funds are secure.
Yes. Download only from the official Ledger website. Your private keys remain secure offline on your Ledger device.
Yes. Ledger Live Desktop® can be installed on multiple devices. Your keys are stored securely on your hardware wallet.
You can restore your wallet using your 24-word recovery phrase on a new Ledger device.
Visit the Ledger Support Center for setup, troubleshooting, and guidance.