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What is Ledger Live Desktop?

Ledger Live Desktop is the official, secure cryptocurrency wallet and portfolio manager application designed by Ledger to work exclusively with Ledger hardware wallets. It provides users with a powerful and intuitive platform to easily manage, send, receive, buy, sell, swap, and stake their crypto assets—all while keeping private keys offline and secure.

By pairing Ledger Live Desktop with Ledger’s cutting-edge hardware wallets like Ledger Nano X, Nano S Plus, and Ledger Stax, users gain full ownership and control of their cryptocurrencies across thousands of supported tokens and chains.

Powerful Features

Ledger Live Desktop offers a broad set of features tailored for both crypto beginners and professional users, including:

• Multi-Currency Wallet Support: Manage over 5,000 cryptocurrencies and tokens, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot, Cardano, and many more.
• Portfolio Dashboard: Track real-time portfolio balances, distribution charts, and market performance from a single dashboard optimized for desktop screens.
• Buy, Sell & Swap: Seamlessly buy crypto with fiat currencies, sell holdings back to fiat, or swap between cryptocurrencies securely through trusted partners—all without relinquishing control of private keys.
• Staking Opportunities: Stake supported assets such as Tezos, Cosmos, Tron, and Algorand directly in-app to earn passive rewards while maintaining hardware wallet custody.
• App Management: Install and uninstall cryptocurrency apps on your Ledger device directly within Ledger Live Desktop, customizing your wallet for specific chains.
• Firmware Updates: Stay protected with easy-to-apply firmware updates for your Ledger hardware wallet ensuring the latest security patching.
• Transaction History: Access detailed logs and export options for transactions for accounting and tax reporting purposes.
• Advanced Security Features: Use custom fee settings, transaction details inspection, and hardware-based transaction signing for maximum security and transparency.
• Cross-Device Capability: Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop platforms with unified experience across devices.

Robust Security Framework

Security is the cornerstone of Ledger Live Desktop, tightly integrated with Ledger’s hardware wallets to safeguard your digital wealth:

• Private Keys Never Leave Device: Your keys reside exclusively on your Ledger hardware wallet’s secure element chip, offline and isolated from internet vulnerabilities.
• Transaction Verification: All transactions must be physically approved on your Ledger device before signing, preventing remote unauthorized transfers.
• Official Software and Firmware: Ledger Live Desktop and device firmware are open-source, regularly audited, and cryptographically signed to prevent tampering.
• Phishing and Scam Protection: Features include scam token detection and warning notices to avoid fraudulent assets or exploits.
• Encrypted Communication: Software-to-device interactions use secure encrypted channels to thwart interception or manipulation.
• Recovery Seed Safety: Your 24-word recovery phrase is required only during setup and must be kept offline; Ledger Live never asks for it directly.
• Automatic Updates: Regular updates maintain Ledger Live at the cutting edge of security and functionality.

Getting Started: Setup and Usage

Setting up Ledger Live Desktop and integrating your Ledger hardware wallet is straightforward:

1. Download Official Software: Obtain Ledger Live Desktop exclusively from the official Ledger website.
2. Install and Launch: Follow the installation prompts on your desktop system and launch Ledger Live.
3. Connect Hardware Wallet: Attach your Ledger device via USB to your computer and unlock it using your PIN code.
4. Initialize or Restore Wallet: Create a new wallet or restore from your recovery phrase on the hardware device while synchronizing with Ledger Live.
5. Add Cryptocurrency Accounts: Choose supported token accounts to add and manage via Ledger Live Desktop.
6. Update Firmware: Apply recommended firmware updates to your Ledger device through Ledger Live for best security and performance.
7. Manage Your Assets: Send, receive, stake, swap, or buy cryptocurrencies through the intuitive application interface.

Maintain good security hygiene: never share your recovery phrase, download updates only from official sources, and confirm every transaction on your hardware device physically.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Ledger Live Desktop free? Yes, Ledger Live Desktop is offered at no cost as a companion app for Ledger hardware wallets.
• What cryptocurrencies can I manage? Ledger Live Desktop supports managing over 5,000 crypto assets including major coins, altcoins, and tokens.
• Do I need a Ledger hardware wallet? Yes, Ledger Live Desktop requires a Ledger device to secure your private keys and sign transactions.
• Can I use Ledger Live on mobile? Yes, Ledger Live is also available as a mobile app, though the desktop version offers expanded features.
• How often should I update the firmware? Ledger recommends updating your hardware firmware promptly whenever notified to ensure top security.
• Is my recovery phrase stored in Ledger Live? No, your recovery seed is stored only on physical backup paper; Ledger Live never stores or transmits it.

Download Ledger Live Desktop

Take control of your cryptocurrency securely and efficiently. Download Ledger Live Desktop from the official Ledger platform now to begin seamless and safe crypto management paired with Ledger hardware wallets.