Ledger Live Desktop®
Secure Crypto Management™ Platform

Ledger Live Desktop® — Secure Crypto Management™ for your digital assets

Ledger Live Desktop is the industry-leading desktop wallet and Secure Crypto Management platform. Manage your hardware wallet, desktop accounts, staking, swaps and multi-asset portfolio with Ledger Live Desktop — the trusted desktop wallet for secure crypto, private key custody, and seamless portfolio control.

Secure Crypto Management

Access Secure Crypto Management features: private key isolation, seed phrase backup, and hardware wallet pairing. Ledger Live Desktop connects to your Ledger hardware wallet for ultimate desktop wallet security.

Multi-Asset Support

Manage Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs, tokens, and thousands of supported assets in one desktop wallet interface. Ledger Live Desktop is built to scale with the crypto ecosystem.

Staking & Earning

Stake directly from Ledger Live Desktop to earn rewards while keeping your private keys offline. Secure Crypto Management that helps your assets work for you.

Why choose Ledger Live Desktop?

Ledger Live Desktop is not just a desktop wallet — it is a Secure Crypto Management platform designed for individuals and institutions who require robust desktop wallet features and hardware-backed security. With Ledger Live Desktop you get an intuitive experience plus the hardened security of a hardware wallet.

Core Features — Ledger Live Desktop (Secure Crypto Management)

Hardware-backed Security

Ledger Live Desktop integrates with Ledger hardware wallets so your private keys never leave the device. This powerful combination of desktop wallet convenience and hardware wallet isolation is the cornerstone of Secure Crypto Management.

  • Seed phrase backup & recovery
  • PIN encrypted hardware access
  • Offline signing of transactions

Portfolio & Reporting

Track asset allocation, price changes, and transaction history in a single desktop wallet dashboard. Export reports and CSVs for accounting and tax purposes — Ledger Live Desktop makes managing crypto simple and auditable.

Built-in Swap & Exchange Access

Swap tokens through integrated partners without exposing your keys. Ledger Live Desktop provides a trusted route to convert assets inside the desktop wallet experience.

Staking & Yield

Delegate and stake from the desktop wallet to participating networks. Earn passive rewards while your keys remain protected by the hardware device.

Security Overview — Secure Crypto Management

Security is the backbone of Ledger Live Desktop. Our Secure Crypto Management approach means access to funds requires both the desktop app and the hardware wallet. Private keys are never exposed in the host OS. Users control their seed phrase and PIN. Ledger Live Desktop is made for secure desktop wallet operations, enterprise custody flows and advanced user needs.

Isolated Private Keys

All signing occurs on your Ledger hardware. Ledger Live Desktop sends unsigned transactions to your device and receives only signed approvals. This separation ensures the desktop wallet cannot exfiltrate private keys.

Verified Firmware & Updates

Ledger Live Desktop checks device firmware signatures and assists users through secure, verified firmware updates for the hardware wallet, thereby protecting against tampered devices.

How it works — Ledger Live Desktop in 3 steps

  1. Download & Install — Get Ledger Live Desktop for Windows, macOS, or Linux and install the desktop wallet to your machine.
  2. Pair Your Device — Connect and pair your Ledger hardware wallet; confirm a secure PIN and safely store your recovery phrase offline.
  3. Manage & Transact — Use Ledger Live Desktop to view balances, verify transactions on-device, stake, swap, and export transaction reports.

Ledger Live Desktop is built to be the primary desktop wallet for users who want both the convenience of a richly featured desktop app and the highest level of Secure Crypto Management. The desktop wallet is optimized for speed, transparency, and privacy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is Ledger Live Desktop and how is it different from a web wallet?
A: Ledger Live Desktop is a desktop wallet and Secure Crypto Management platform that pairs with a Ledger hardware wallet so your private keys stay offline. Unlike web wallets that hold keys in the browser or on centralized servers, Ledger Live Desktop uses hardware-backed signing and offline key isolation for stronger security.
Q2: Can I use Ledger Live Desktop without a Ledger hardware wallet?
A: Ledger Live Desktop offers limited viewing features without a device, but Secure Crypto Management and transaction signing require a Ledger hardware wallet. For full desktop wallet security and to transact, pairing with a Ledger hardware wallet is required.
Q3: How does Ledger Live Desktop help with staking and earning?
A: Ledger Live Desktop integrates with validators and staking services to let you delegate and stake supported assets directly from the desktop wallet. All staking transactions are signed on-device, enabling Secure Crypto Management for yield generation.
Q4: Is Ledger Live Desktop safe for institutions?
A: Yes. Ledger Live Desktop is designed for advanced users and organizations that need a desktop wallet with hardware-backed private key custody. For enterprise-grade custody, Ledger also supports multisig and dedicated enterprise solutions in conjunction with Ledger Live Desktop workflows.
Q5: How can I get support or learn best practices for Secure Crypto Management?
A: Access official support resources, guides and step-by-step tutorials inside Ledger Live Desktop's Help menu. Follow security best practices: keep firmware updated, never share your seed phrase, store your recovery phrase offline, and confirm transactions on your paired Ledger device.