If you use a Ledger device, Ledger Live Desktop is the main tool that connects your wallet to your computer. It’s the official application that allows you to install apps, check balances, send and receive crypto, and manage your portfolio safely.
When you launch Ledger Live Desktop, your private keys never leave your Ledger device. The app communicates with the secure chip inside the hardware wallet, meaning that every transaction must be approved physically on the device. This is what makes Ledger Live Desktop a trusted environment for crypto management.
The interface of Ledger Live Desktop is simple, visual, and easy to navigate. You can see all your crypto accounts, balances, and performance charts in one dashboard. It works with Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and hundreds of other assets supported by the Ledger ecosystem.
Ledger Live Desktop brings everything together:
Add or remove accounts with one click
View real-time market data and portfolio trends
Send and receive crypto securely
Manage NFTs and tokens from different networks
With Ledger Live Desktop, your hardware wallet turns into a complete financial command center without compromising your privacy or security.
Keeping your hardware device updated is critical. Ledger Live Desktop is the only verified platform that installs firmware and crypto apps safely. Every update inside Ledger Live Desktop is authenticated and downloaded directly from Ledger’s official servers.
This means that when you use Ledger Live Desktop, you avoid fake download links and dangerous third-party updates that can expose your funds. You always know your firmware and crypto apps are the latest and most secure versions available.
Setting up a Ledger for the first time can feel technical, but Ledger Live Desktop walks you through it step-by-step. The app guides you as you:
Initialize your Ledger device
Write down your recovery phrase securely
Create new crypto accounts
Confirm addresses on your device
This onboarding process ensures you understand how your hardware wallet works before you move any funds. Ledger Live Desktop acts as your teacher and assistant during the setup journey.
Inside Ledger Live Desktop, you can buy crypto, trade between coins, and stake supported tokens without leaving the app. These features come from trusted third-party partners integrated directly into the software, so your private keys never leave your hardware wallet.
Ledger Live Desktop allows you to:
Purchase crypto with debit, credit, or bank transfer
Swap assets like BTC to ETH within minutes
Stake coins such as DOT, ATOM, and ETH for passive rewards
Everything happens inside Ledger Live Desktop, with full transaction verification on your Ledger device.
Whether you use a single Ledger Nano X or multiple devices for different portfolios, Ledger Live Desktop keeps everything organized. You can add, rename, or manage separate accounts for personal and business use.
With Ledger Live Desktop, you can export transaction histories, track tax data, and sync multiple assets seamlessly across your portfolio—all in one secure platform.
The moment you install Ledger Live Desktop, you move from trusting third-party platforms to controlling your assets directly. It’s not a website, not a custodian, and not an exchange—it’s your personal crypto management tool built for self-custody.
Ledger Live Desktop is the heartbeat of your Ledger ecosystem:
It’s where your portfolio lives, where your transactions happen, and where your security starts.