Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér

About Ledger® Live Desktop

Ledger® Live: Desktop is the gateway to cryptocurrency management offered by Ledgér®. This official application connects seamlessly with Ledger Nano X and Ledger Nano S Plus hardware wallets. By doing so, all private keys remain offline, while enabling users to interact online securely.

With Ledger Live Desktop you can buy Bitcoin, trade Ethereum, explore NFTs and DeFi tokens, and stake coins for rewards. Lédger® Live simplifies the crypto journey whether you are a beginner or an advanced investor handling vast digital assets.

Download Ledger® Live Desktop

        Always download Ledger Live only from the official Ledger.com to avoid phishing risks or fake apps.
      

Windows 10 and above
macOS Big Sur, Monterey, and Ventura
Linux (Ubuntu and Fedora distributions)

Regular updates offer higher performance and security patches, ensuring that your Ledger® Live Desktop remains secure and up-to-date.

Getting Started: Setup Guide

Follow this step-by-step guide to set up Ledger® Live Desktop:

Download Ledger® Live Desktop app from Ledger.com.
Install it safely on your personal system (Windows, macOS, Linux).
Plug in your Ledger Nano X or Ledger Nano S Plus with a USB cable (or Bluetooth if Nano X).
Initialize your device and secure the 24-word recovery phrase offline.
Go to the “Manager” tab to install supported crypto apps like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot, or XRP.
Open the “Accounts” tab and click “+ Add Account” to connect accounts to your device.
Finally, start buying, staking, sending, or swapping crypto within Ledger Live Desktop.

Lédger® Live Desktop makes getting started effortless for anyone new to digital assets. At the same time, expert investors access advanced features for NFT management, staking returns, and multi-portfolio control.

Key Features of Ledgér® Live Desktop

Buy/Sell Crypto: Purchase and sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins with trusted third-party partners directly inside Ledger Live Desktop.

Stake & Earn Rewards: Stake Solana, Cosmos, Polkadot, and Ethereum to earn secure staking income while maintaining control.

Swap instantly: Convert BTC to ETH or swap USDT to BNB instantly, with self-custody maintained at all times.

Portfolio Tracking: Live analytics show asset allocation, account balances, and 24/7 price charts.

NFT Management: View and secure NFTs directly through Ledger Live Desktop with full verification on hardware devices.

Security Built into Lédger® Live Desktop

Security is the defining feature of Ledger® Live. Unlike exchange wallets, Ledger Live Desktop only works when paired with your Ledger device. Every transaction must be confirmed on your physical device screen, thus separating online blockchain activity from private key security.

Private keys never leave your Ledger device.
Ledger® Live software ensures verified downloads and integrity signatures.
End-to-end encryption between your hardware and Live Desktop.
24-word recovery phrase backup ensures you never lose access to funds.

        Ledger® Live Desktop guarantees top security to protect Bitcoin, Ethereum, and NFTs, making it superior to web wallets or hot exchanges.
      

FAQ — Ledger® Live Desktop

Is Ledger® Live Desktop free? Yes. The app is fully free; you only pay network fees when sending transactions.

Which coins can I manage? Ledger Live Desktop supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Binance Smart Chain, NFTs, and 5000+ tokens.

Does Ledger Live Desktop support staking? Absolutely. Staking Ethereum, Polkadot, Cosmos, Solana, Tezos, and many more is available.

Can I manage NFTs? Yes. NFT visualization and secure hardware-level verification are built in.

What happens if Ledger Live is deleted? Reinstall the app and restore with your Ledger device; your funds remain safe as long as you keep your seed phrase secure.