Ledger Live Desktop is an official desktop application developed to work alongside Ledger hardware wallets, providing users with a secure environment to manage their cryptocurrency assets. Designed for individuals who value privacy, self-custody, and control, the software allows users to store, send, receive, stake, and monitor digital assets directly from their computer while keeping private keys offline.
As cryptocurrency adoption continues to grow, Ledger Live Desktop has become a trusted solution for users seeking a balance between usability and advanced security.
Ledger Live Desktop is a free-to-use software available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It acts as an interface between the user and blockchain networks, while all sensitive cryptographic operations are performed on the connected Ledger hardware wallet.
Unlike exchange wallets or browser-based wallets, Ledger Live Desktop ensures that private keys are never exposed to the internet. Every transaction requires manual approval on the hardware device, making unauthorized access extremely difficult.
Ledger Live Desktop offers a wide range of tools that make crypto asset management simple and secure.
Users can store thousands of supported cryptocurrencies and tokens using Ledger Live Desktop. Sending and receiving funds is straightforward, and transactions cannot be completed without confirmation on the physical Ledger device.
The application provides a clear overview of total portfolio value, asset allocation, and price changes. Users can track performance over time and stay informed about market movements directly from the dashboard.
Ledger Live Desktop integrates with trusted third-party services that allow users to buy, sell, and swap supported cryptocurrencies within the application. This reduces the need to move assets between platforms, lowering security risks.
For supported cryptocurrencies, Ledger Live Desktop enables staking directly from the application. Users can earn rewards while maintaining full custody of their assets and private keys.
The desktop app allows users to manage apps installed on their Ledger hardware wallet, check available storage, and perform firmware updates securely.
Ledger Live Desktop operates as a companion interface rather than a wallet that holds private keys. When a user initiates a transaction, the software prepares the transaction details and sends them to the Ledger hardware wallet.
The transaction must then be verified and approved on the device itself. Only after approval is the transaction broadcast to the blockchain network. This design ensures that private keys remain isolated from internet-connected systems at all times.
Ledger Live Desktop supports a wide range of cryptocurrencies, including major coins and popular tokens across multiple blockchain networks. The list of supported assets continues to expand, making the application suitable for users with diversified portfolios.
While some features such as staking or swapping may be limited to specific assets, basic storage and transaction functionality is widely available.