What is Ledger Live Desktop?
Ledger Live Desktop is Ledger’s official desktop application for managing cryptocurrency assets with a Ledger hardware wallet. The app is designed to keep private keys offline on the device while offering an intuitive desktop interface for portfolio monitoring, transaction signing, asset purchases and swaps, staking where supported, and integration with approved third-party wallets and dApps. This approach keeps sensitive keys on the hardware device while letting you operate securely from your desktop. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Core features
- Hardware-backed transaction signing (Ledger Nano S / Nano X / others). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Portfolio dashboard with multi-network balances (BTC, ETH, Solana, and more). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Buy, swap and earn (on-ramps, swap providers, and staking where supported). :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Manager to install blockchain apps on your Ledger device. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Platform & compatibility
Ledger Live Desktop runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. It integrates with Ledger hardware wallets to ensure that private keys never leave the device; the desktop app serves as the secure interface for viewing and preparing transactions which are then approved on-device. Official installers and checksums/signatures are provided to verify authenticity. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Supported coins & tokens
Ledger Live supports thousands of crypto assets across multiple blockchains. You can find the complete, current list inside Ledger’s supported assets documentation and directly in the Ledger Live app; this list is updated as new integrations become available. Commonly used networks include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB Smart Chain, XRP, and many ERC-20 tokens. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Security and verifying the desktop installer
Ledger emphasizes that installers should only be downloaded from ledger.com and provides cryptographic signatures and checksums to verify installers. Verifying the signature or SHA-512 hash before installing prevents tampered or fake binaries from being executed on your machine. Ledger also documents how to check these signatures for each supported OS. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Beware of counterfeit or malicious copies of Ledger Live circulated by attackers — especially on macOS where fake installers have been reported. Never enter your recovery phrase into any application or prompt; Ledger will never ask for your seed phrase. If an interface requests a seed phrase, treat it as a scam and disconnect immediately. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Install, update and release notes
Download Ledger Live Desktop from the official download page. The app periodically receives updates for UI improvements, security hardening and new asset support. Check Ledger’s release notes and the Ledger Live changelog (or the LedgerHQ GitHub releases) for the latest version details prior to updating. Keeping Ledger Live and your device firmware up to date is recommended for security and compatibility. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Troubleshooting & official support
For install problems, device connectivity, or transaction errors, consult Ledger’s official support documentation and troubleshooting guides. If you suspect malware or a duplicated/fake app, cease using the installer and contact Ledger support directly. Official support resources are continuously updated and provide step-by-step recovery and verification instructions. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Ready to manage your crypto securely? Always download Ledger Live Desktop from the official Ledger website and verify the installer before running it.
Download Ledger Live Desktop — Official