OFFICIAL CRYPTO MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Ledger Live Desktop

The ultimate gateway to your digital assets. Manage, track, and secure your cryptocurrency portfolio with military-grade encryption and intuitive design.

Asset Overview & Features

Asset Overview

Monitor all your crypto assets in one unified dashboard with real-time portfolio tracking and performance analytics.

Bank-Level Security

Your private keys never leave your Ledger device. Benefit from certified secure chip technology protecting your digital wealth.

Multi-Currency Support

Manage 5,500+ coins and tokens including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and all major cryptocurrencies from a single interface.

Portfolio Analytics

Track your investment performance with detailed charts, historical data, and comprehensive reporting tools.

Instant Transactions

Send and receive crypto with speed and confidence. Review every transaction detail before signing with your hardware wallet.

Transaction History

Access complete transaction records with timestamps, amounts, and blockchain confirmations for full transparency.

Desktop Management Flow

Ledger Live Desktop provides a seamless workflow for managing your cryptocurrency investments. The application architecture prioritizes security while maintaining user-friendly accessibility for both beginners and advanced users.

Installation & Setup

Download Ledger Live for Windows, macOS, or Linux. The installation wizard guides you through connecting your Ledger hardware wallet and creating your secure desktop environment. The setup process takes less than 5 minutes and ensures your device firmware is up-to-date with the latest security patches.

01

Adding Accounts

Create cryptocurrency accounts for each asset you want to manage. Ledger Live automatically detects supported coins and tokens. Each account is cryptographically linked to your hardware wallet, ensuring your private keys remain isolated from internet-connected devices and potential malware threats.

02

Managing Your Portfolio

View your complete portfolio balance in your preferred fiat currency. The dashboard displays real-time market values, 24-hour price changes, and total portfolio performance. Set up custom alerts for price movements and receive notifications for important account activities directly on your desktop.

03

Secure Transactions

Initiate send transactions by entering recipient addresses and amounts. Every transaction requires physical confirmation on your Ledger device screen, preventing unauthorized transfers even if your computer is compromised. This two-factor authentication ensures complete control over your digital assets at all times.

04

Digital Safety First

Hardware Wallet Integration

Your private keys are stored on a certified secure element chip (CC EAL5+), the same technology used in passports and credit cards. This hardware-based security ensures your cryptocurrency remains protected even if your computer is infected with malware or viruses.

The Ledger device acts as a vault, requiring physical confirmation for every transaction. This creates an air-gapped security layer that's virtually impenetrable to remote attacks.

End-to-End Encryption

All communication between Ledger Live and your hardware wallet uses encrypted channels. Your sensitive data never travels in plain text, and transaction details are verified on the device screen before execution.

The software undergoes regular security audits by independent cybersecurity firms, ensuring vulnerabilities are identified and patched before they can be exploited.

Recovery & Backup

Your 24-word recovery phrase is generated offline and never shared with Ledger or any third party. This seed phrase allows you to restore your entire portfolio on any compatible device if your hardware wallet is lost or damaged.

Ledger Live also supports passphrase protection, adding an additional layer of security to your accounts for advanced users.

Privacy Protection

Ledger Live connects to blockchain networks without exposing your identity. Your IP address and transaction patterns remain private, and you maintain full control over what data is shared with external services.

Optional privacy features include coin control for Bitcoin transactions and the ability to run your own full node for maximum independence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ledger Live Desktop is the official companion software for Ledger hardware wallets. It's a comprehensive crypto management platform that allows you to securely buy, sell, exchange, stake, and manage your cryptocurrency portfolio while keeping your private keys safe on your Ledger device.
Ledger Live works in tandem with your Ledger hardware wallet, which stores your private keys in a certified secure chip that never exposes them to the internet. All transaction signing happens on the device itself, making it virtually impossible for hackers to access your funds even if your computer is compromised.
While you can download and explore the Ledger Live interface, full functionality requires a Ledger hardware wallet (Ledger Nano S, Nano S Plus, or Nano X). The hardware wallet is essential for the security model that protects your cryptocurrency assets.
Ledger Live supports over 5,500 cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Litecoin, and thousands of ERC-20 tokens and other altcoins. The list is continuously expanding as new blockchain projects integrate with the Ledger ecosystem.
Ledger Live connects to blockchain networks through Ledger's infrastructure, but all sensitive operations occur on your hardware wallet. Your transaction data is synchronized with blockchain networks as required, but your private keys and seed phrase remain completely private and never leave your device.
Ledger Live automatically checks for updates and notifies you when a new version is available. Updates include new features, security enhancements, and support for additional cryptocurrencies. The update process is seamless and takes just a few clicks.
LEDGER LIVE

The most trusted desktop application for managing your cryptocurrency portfolio with uncompromising security.

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