Ledger Live Desktop® — Manage Your Crypto™ Assets Safely

Ledger Live Desktop is the secure desktop app to manage crypto: hardware-backed wallets, staking, DeFi access, NFT management, and a clear portfolio view. Download Ledger Live to keep private keys offline while you control your crypto.

Secure desktop wallet for your crypto

Ledger Live Desktop offers a powerful, secure, and user-friendly way to manage crypto assets. Built to work with Ledger hardware wallets, Ledger Live Desktop keeps private keys in a secure element (your device) and provides an intuitive desktop app for day-to-day operations. Whether you manage Bitcoin, Ethereum, tokens, NFTs, or DeFi positions, Ledger Live Desktop helps you manage crypto safely and confidently.

Core capabilities

Hardware-backed security

Private keys remain on-device; all signing requires physical confirmation.

Multi-asset portfolio

Track balances across hundreds of coins and tokens in one place.

Staking & rewards

Delegate assets and earn rewards directly through Ledger Live Desktop.

DeFi gateway

Access DeFi apps and swaps without exposing private keys.

Getting started — quick steps

  1. Download Ledger Live Desktop from the official site: ledger.com/ledger-live.
  2. Install, launch, and choose "Get started".
  3. Connect your Ledger hardware wallet and perform the genuine check.
  4. Initialize device (PIN + recovery phrase) or restore from seed.
  5. Add accounts and begin managing crypto securely.

Why choose Ledger Live Desktop?

Security-first architecture, combined with developer-friendly integrations, makes Ledger Live Desktop ideal for beginners and advanced users. Use Ledger Live Desktop to manage crypto offline keys, create safe signing workflows, and integrate with your preferred DeFi applications — all while ensuring your private keys never leave the hardware wallet.

Best practices for managing crypto

  • Always verify addresses on your device screen before approving transactions.
  • Keep multiple offline backups of your recovery phrase.
  • Update device firmware and Ledger Live Desktop regularly.
  • Use passphrases for advanced account separation if needed.

Ledger Live Desktop is optimized to help you manage crypto efficiently — from small daily payments to enterprise-grade custody integrations. It’s the desktop app that makes hardware wallet security approachable.

Deep dive: Integrations, security, and workflows

Ledger Live Desktop supports integrations with major DeFi protocols and partner services while preserving a narrow and auditable signing surface. Teams can automate operations using Ledger’s APIs and developer SDKs, and individuals can use Ledger Live Desktop to manage NFTs, staking, and swaps with confidence. The desktop environment also allows power-user tools: transaction batching, fee customization, and detailed cryptographic audit logs.

From a security perspective, Ledger Live Desktop focuses on three principles: isolation (keys in secure element), audibility (verifiable logs and attestation), and usability (clear UX that prevents common mistakes). Following these principles helps you manage crypto with less risk.

Final notes

Ledger Live Desktop is the recommended desktop app for anyone serious about securing digital assets. It allows you to manage crypto with hardware-backed protections, professional integrations, and a user-centric design. Download Ledger Live Desktop, connect your hardware wallet, and start managing crypto safely today.