Overview — Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets

Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets is the trusted desktop application designed specifically for Ledger hardware wallet users. Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets centralizes account management, portfolio tracking, transaction history, staking, and dApp access into a single secure interface. The app is engineered so that private keys remain on the Ledger hardware device and never touch your computer or the internet.

Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets offers an easy onboarding flow: connect your Ledger wallet, install the blockchain apps you need, add accounts, and manage assets. Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets enables you to view real-time price data, historical charts, and performance analytics across multiple accounts and blockchains.

Core features — What Ledger Live Desktop® does

Secure hardware pairing: Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets securely pairs with Ledger Nano devices to ensure keys remain in the secure element.
Portfolio & analytics: Monitor balances, allocation and performance with detailed charts in Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets.
Buy & onramp: Purchase crypto using integrated, compliant onramps inside Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets.
Swap & best routes: Execute swaps in-app using best-price routing and transparent fees with Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets.
Staking & rewards: Stake supported PoS tokens to earn rewards while keeping custody with Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets.
Firmware & app manager: Manage device firmware and install blockchain-specific apps from Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets.
dApp & NFT access: Safely interact with decentralized apps and manage NFTs with on-device transaction signing via Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets.

Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets is continuously updated to expand coin support, improve UX, and harden security. Frequent updates ensure compatibility with new blockchains and the latest Ledger firmware.

Security — How Ledger Live Desktop® protects your crypto

Security is the foundational principle of Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets. Private keys are generated and stored in the Ledger device's secure chip, and transactions are signed on-device. Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets communicates with your hardware via encrypted channels and displays human-readable transaction details before any signature is requested.

Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets includes integrity checks, firmware authenticity verification, and clear guidance to help users spot phishing attempts. The human-in-the-loop confirmation on your Ledger wallet ensures that even if your computer is compromised, signatures cannot be made without your physical confirmation.

Getting started — Install Ledger Live Desktop®

Start using Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets in minutes:

Download the Ledger Live Desktop® installer for Windows, macOS or Linux.
Open the app, connect and unlock your Ledger hardware wallet, and follow the onboarding in Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets.
Install blockchain apps to your Ledger device via Ledger Live Desktop® and add accounts for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other supported assets.
Use Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets to check balances, buy crypto, swap tokens, stake assets, and connect to trusted dApps.

Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets includes guided tips and contextual help to reduce setup friction and improve security posture for new users.

Use cases — Who benefits from Ledger Live Desktop®

Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets is built for:

Long-term holders who want to secure assets with hardware-backed custody.
Active traders who need fast swap rails with hardware confirmations.
DeFi & NFT users wanting safe dApp interactions and clear signature flows.
Developers & power users managing multiple accounts and blockchains.
Households & businesses needing centralized oversight with non-custodial control.

FAQ — Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets

Q: Is Ledger Live Desktop® free?
A: Yes — Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets is free to download. Third-party services used for buying or swapping may charge fees.

Q: Do I need a Ledger device?
A: Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets is designed to pair with Ledger hardware wallets which provide the core security benefits. Without a Ledger device you will not have hardware-backed private key protection.

Q: Can I stake and earn rewards?
A: Yes — Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets supports staking for many Proof-of-Stake assets while keeping custody on your Ledger device.

Ready to secure your crypto?

Download Ledger Live Desktop® | The Official Secure App for Ledger Wallets today and manage your crypto with hardware-backed security. Ledger Live Desktop® gives you the tools to buy, swap, stake, track and interact with Web3 while keeping private keys safe on your Ledger wallet.

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