Ledger Live Desktop — Secure, Fast, and Private

Ledger Live Desktop is the official companion app built to manage Ledger hardware wallets and the cryptocurrencies stored inside them. This minimal interface focuses on usability and speed: quick portfolio view, one-click receive/send flows, and built-in security checks so users can confirm addresses and transactions locally on their device. The app keeps private keys offline while offering a polished desktop experience to track balances, receive notifications, and interact with staking or staking partners. Below you'll find a guided tour, security checklist, and actionable tips tailored for everyone from beginners to advanced users.

Why choose Ledger Live Desktop?

Ledger Live ties directly to Ledger hardware devices — keeping your seed phrase and private keys offline and never exposed to internet-connected software. The desktop app is engineered for speed and clarity: accounts sync quickly, operations are batched when possible, and a compact design prevents cognitive overload while reconciling multiple accounts and tokens. Use it to check balances across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and many ERC‑20 tokens, to stake supported coins, or to interact with dapps through safe integrations.

Security-first design

  • Private keys stay on your Ledger device; the desktop app only orchestrates signing requests.
  • Address verification happens on-device so you confirm where funds are sent.
  • Built-in firmware update reminders and integrity checks reduce the risk of attacks.

Getting started — quick steps

  1. Download Ledger Live Desktop from the official Ledger website and verify the checksum.
  2. Install, connect your Ledger hardware, and create/import an account using a verified recovery phrase only on the device.
  3. Sync your accounts; you’ll see portfolio value and transaction history populate.
  4. Practice a receive transaction, verify addresses on the device screen, then try a small send to confirm the flow.

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