Ledger Live Desktop — official desktop app

Securely manage your Ledger hardware wallet and crypto portfolio from your desktop.
Official Download

Ledger Live Desktop is the official desktop application that pairs with Ledger hardware wallets to manage accounts, perform secure transactions, install coin-specific apps, update device firmware, and monitor a live portfolio — all while keeping private keys offline on your Ledger device. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Overview — What Ledger Live Desktop does

Ledger Live Desktop provides a single, audited interface for account management, sending and receiving supported cryptos, staking select assets, and interacting with approved third-party services. The application maintains a local, read-only representation of your accounts while all cryptographic signing happens on your Ledger hardware device. This separation ensures private keys never leave the device. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Key features of Ledger Live Desktop

  • Portfolio & real-time balances: consolidated portfolio view with live price updates and charts for supported assets. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • Account & app management: install/uninstall device apps and create accounts for supported blockchains directly from the desktop app. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  • Secure transactions: transactions are constructed in Ledger Live and cryptographically signed on the connected Ledger hardware device for maximum security. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  • Buy, swap, stake integrations: Ledger Live integrates trusted third-party providers to buy, sell, swap, and stake assets without exposing private keys. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  • Sync across devices (optional): Ledger Sync is available to safely synchronize account metadata across Ledger Live instances when enabled. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

System requirements and compatibility

Ledger Live Desktop supports Windows, macOS, and major Linux distributions. Minimum display resolution and OS requirements are documented by Ledger; note that some desktop builds are not compatible with ARM-based machines — confirm current system requirements on Ledger’s support pages before installing. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Security practices and official guidance

Ledger publishes explicit security guidance: never disclose your recovery phrase, always download Ledger Live only from ledger.com, and verify application signatures when prompted. Users should treat unsolicited prompts or apps that request a seed phrase as fraudulent. Recent reporting highlights active campaigns distributing counterfeit Ledger Live installers targeting macOS users — a reminder to follow Ledger's official download and verification procedures. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Important: If any interface asks for your recovery phrase, it is a scam — Ledger will never request this information via the app. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Supported assets and third-party integrations

Ledger Live Desktop supports thousands of coins and tokens directly and via vetted third-party integrations; for less common assets, Ledger documents recommended external wallets that interoperate with the device. Check the official compatibility pages to confirm support for a specific token or service before attempting management or transfers. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}