Ledger Live Desktop is the official application designed to securely manage your Ledger hardware wallet. It offers complete control over your crypto assets with advanced security, real-time portfolio tracking, and seamless transaction management.
Ledger Live Desktop is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, offering a secure and intuitive interface for managing cryptocurrencies. It works in direct combination with Ledger hardware wallets, ensuring private keys remain isolated in a secure environment.
The desktop version provides enhanced visibility, larger display dashboards, detailed transaction analytics, and full firmware management capabilities.
All sensitive actions are confirmed directly on your Ledger device.
Detailed charts and transaction history for better decision-making.
Your private keys remain offline within the Secure Element chip of your Ledger hardware wallet, protecting against malware and phishing attacks.
Manage thousands of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Cardano, Solana, and more within one unified interface.
Access third-party exchange providers securely from within Ledger Live Desktop without compromising your keys.
Install updates, manage apps on your Ledger device, and ensure firmware authenticity directly through the desktop interface.
Connect your Ledger hardware wallet to your desktop computer using a secure USB cable.
Unlock your device with your secure PIN to access your wallet.
All outgoing transactions must be manually approved on the device screen.
The device signs transactions offline before broadcasting them to the blockchain.
| Feature | Ledger Live Desktop | Standard Web Wallet |
|---|---|---|
| Private Key Storage | Offline (Hardware Wallet) | Browser-Based |
| Transaction Approval | Physical Device Confirmation | Click Approval Only |
| Firmware Verification | Yes | No |
Download Ledger Live Desktop and experience advanced crypto security with complete control.