Features of Ledger Live Desktop

Secure Asset Management
Ledger Live Desktop integrates with your Ledger hardware wallet to give you secure access to your digital assets. You can manage multiple cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and many others from one interface.

App Installation
You can install and uninstall crypto-specific apps on your Ledger device directly from the Ledger Live app. These apps enable support for different blockchain networks.

Send & Receive Crypto
Ledger Live lets you send and receive crypto with ease. It generates addresses from your Ledger hardware wallet, ensuring your private keys never leave the device.

Portfolio Tracking
Ledger Live provides real-time tracking of your entire crypto portfolio across all your accounts. You can view balances, track asset values, and monitor transaction history.

Staking & DeFi Access
Some assets support staking directly through Ledger Live. You can also access DeFi apps using Ledger Live combined with the Ledger browser extension.

Automatic Updates
The app updates your Ledger firmware and apps when needed, helping keep your wallet secure and up to date.


System Requirements
  • Windows: Windows 10 or later (64-bit only)
  • macOS: macOS 10.14 or later
  • Linux: Ubuntu 20.04 or later (64-bit only)

How to Get Ledger Live Desktop

  1. Go to the official Ledger website.
  2. Navigate to the Download section.
  3. Choose Ledger Live for Desktop (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
  4. Download and install the application.
  5. Open it, connect your Ledger device via USB, and follow the setup or restore process.

Important Security Tips

  • Only download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website.
  • Always verify the authenticity of your device during setup.
  • Never share your recovery phrase — Ledger will never ask for it.