Ledger Live Desktop – Manage Crypto Safely on PC & Mac

Your secure command center for digital assets. Pair Ledger Live Desktop with your Ledger hardware wallet to approve every transaction on-device while your private keys remain offline. Track balances, send and receive, swap and stake (where supported), and keep your portfolio organized—all in one calm, colorful workspace.

Highlights

Hardware Security Meets Everyday Convenience

Unified Portfolio

Balances, performance, and recent activity across multiple networks—tidy, consistent, and easy to audit.

On-Device Approvals

Confirm addresses and amounts on your Ledger screen. Private keys never touch your computer or the internet.

Swap & Stake

Access integrated services (where available) with clear prompts and hardware-backed confirmations.

Manager & Updates

Install coin apps, update firmware, and stay compatible with the networks you use most.

Windows & macOS Multiple networks Portfolio dashboard Hardware security Services integration

Install & Connect in Six Easy Steps

Reach the official page via your bookmark. Avoid search-ad links or third-party mirrors.

Download the installer for your OS. Choose Windows (64-bit) or macOS. Verify the filename looks authentic.

Install the app. On macOS, drag into Applications. On Windows, follow the setup wizard and allow USB/HID permissions.

Open Ledger Live. Review welcome screens and opt into analytics only if you’re comfortable.

Connect and unlock your device. Use a reliable cable, enter your PIN, and approve “Allow Ledger Manager” when prompted.

Update firmware & add accounts. Keep coin apps current, then add accounts and verify receive addresses on the device screen.

Pro tip: If the app can’t find your device, try a different USB port/cable, close other wallet apps, unlock your device, and relaunch Ledger Live.

Important: No website or support agent will ever ask for your 24-word recovery phrase or your PIN. If prompted online, stop—it’s a scam.

What Ledger Live Desktop Delivers

Capability	Benefit
Portfolio dashboard	See everything at a glance—balances, price moves, and recent activity across accounts.
Secure transfers	On-device confirmations keep private keys offline and approvals deliberate.
Manager	Install coin apps, manage updates, and maintain compatibility with supported networks.
Swap & staking	Access integrated services (where available) with clear fee controls and device checks.
Reliability	Desktop integration reduces surprises from browser extension conflicts and updates.

Capability

Benefit

Portfolio dashboard

See everything at a glance—balances, price moves, and recent activity across accounts.

Secure transfers

On-device confirmations keep private keys offline and approvals deliberate.

Manager

Install coin apps, manage updates, and maintain compatibility with supported networks.

Swap & staking

Access integrated services (where available) with clear fee controls and device checks.

Reliability

Desktop integration reduces surprises from browser extension conflicts and updates.

Quick Fixes for Common Issues

Device not detected? Try a rear USB port, use the original cable, unlock your device, and ensure other wallet apps are closed.

Manager won’t open? Approve the on-device prompt “Allow Ledger Manager,” then retry.

Receive address mismatch? Only trust the address displayed on your device screen; send funds only if both match exactly.

Installer blocked? On macOS, right-click → Open. On Windows, allow the verified publisher and retry.

Common Questions

Is Ledger Live Desktop required to use a Ledger device?

It’s the recommended way to manage accounts, install coin apps, and update firmware. Some third-party wallets also support Ledger devices.

Does Ledger Live ever access my private keys?

No. Your seed phrase and keys remain inside the hardware wallet. All approvals happen on your device screen.

How do I keep the app up to date?

Use the in-app updater or reinstall from your verified, bookmarked page. Update firmware and coin apps in Manager.

Where should I store my recovery phrase?

Write it down or engrave in steel and store offline in a secure place. Never type or photograph it, and never share it.

Manage Crypto with Confidence

Ledger Live Desktop gives you a focused, hardware-secured workspace for everyday crypto tasks. Download from official sources, verify every on-device prompt, and keep your recovery phrase offline. Small, consistent habits create durable security—every time you connect.