Ledger Live Desktop is the essential desktop application designed to work seamlessly with your Ledger hardware wallet (Nano S Plus, Nano X, etc.). It’s your secure gateway to the world of crypto, providing a user-friendly interface to manage, grow, and interact with your digital assets—all while your private keys remain safely offline.
Ledger Live is built on the foundation of Ledger’s industry-leading security model.
Offline Private Keys: Your crypto's private keys are stored exclusively within the certified Secure Element chip of your Ledger hardware device, never on your computer or the Ledger Live application itself.
Tamper-Proof Verification: Every transaction you initiate must be physically verified and confirmed on your Ledger device's trusted screen and buttons. This "Clear Signing" process ensures what you see is what you sign, protecting you from sophisticated hacks and malware.
Genuine Check: Ledger Live verifies the authenticity of your Ledger device, giving you peace of mind that you are using a genuine Ledger product.
Non-Custodial: You maintain full, sole control over your crypto. Ledger, or any third party, can never access your funds.
Ledger Live transforms crypto management from complex to clear and secure.
Manage Multiple Assets: Securely store, view, and manage an extensive selection of over 5,500+ coins and tokens, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and thousands of others.
Real-Time Portfolio Tracking: Monitor your crypto portfolio with an easy-to-read dashboard, viewing real-time balances and market fluctuations at a glance.
Send & Receive: Initiate transactions easily and securely, with every outgoing transaction requiring mandatory on-device confirmation.
Install & Manage Apps: Effortlessly install, uninstall, and update the blockchain applications on your Ledger device directly through the "My Ledger" section in the desktop app.
Access a world of crypto opportunities directly from the secure environment of Ledger Live.
Buy Crypto: Purchase Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other assets using integrated third-party services, sending them straight to the security of your Ledger device.
Swap Crypto: Securely exchange one cryptocurrency for another within the app. Diversify your holdings without compromising security.
Earn Rewards (Staking): Put your crypto to work by staking supported assets like ETH, SOL, ATOM, and more, all while your private keys remain safely secured on your Ledger.
Discover dApps (Web3 Gateway): Explore a curated selection of decentralized applications (dApps) and Web3 services through the "Discover" section, using your Ledger as the secure transaction signer.
NFT Management: Receive, view, and manage your digital collectibles (NFTs) alongside your crypto assets.
Getting started is fast and intuitive.
Download Ledger Live: Download the official desktop application for Windows, macOS, or Linux. (Crucial: Only download from the official Ledger website!)
Connect Your Ledger: Use a USB cable to connect your Ledger hardware wallet to your computer.
Setup/Restore: Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a new device or restore an existing one using your 24-word recovery phrase.
Add Accounts: Install the necessary crypto apps on your Ledger device via Ledger Live and add your accounts to start managing your assets.
⚠️ Security Tip: NEVER enter your 24-word Secret Recovery Phrase into Ledger Live, your computer, or any online service. It is only to be entered on the physical Ledger device's screen during the initial setup or restoration process.
Download Ledger Live Desktop Today and pair it with your Ledger hardware wallet to manage your crypto with confidence.