Secure Your Crypto with Ledger Live Desktop
The most trusted desktop application for managing your cryptocurrency portfolio. Connect your Ledger hardware wallet and securely buy, sell, swap, and stake 5,500+ crypto assets.
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Why Choose Ledger Live Desktop?
Experience the ultimate crypto management platform trusted by professionals and institutions worldwide
Military-Grade Security
Your private keys never leave your Ledger hardware wallet. Enjoy peace of mind with industry-leading security protocols and certified secure chip technology.
Complete Portfolio Management
Track your crypto investments across 5,500+ supported cryptocurrencies. Real-time price updates, performance analytics, and comprehensive portfolio insights in one place.
DeFi & Staking Integration
Access decentralized finance protocols directly from Ledger Live. Stake your crypto assets, provide liquidity, and earn rewards while maintaining full custody of your funds.
Multi-Currency Support
Manage Bitcoin, Ethereum, and thousands of altcoins and tokens. Built-in exchange integration allows you to buy, sell, and swap cryptocurrencies seamlessly.
Web3 Connectivity
Connect to your favorite decentralized applications (dApps) with WalletConnect. Interact with the Web3 ecosystem while keeping your assets secure in your hardware wallet.
Privacy-First Design
Your transaction history and account balances remain private. Ledger Live Desktop works with your own nodes and never stores your personal financial data on our servers.
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Trusted by Millions Worldwide
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What Our Users Say
"Ledger Live Desktop has become essential for managing our institutional crypto portfolio. The security and multi-asset support are unmatched."
"I've been using Ledger Live for 3 years. The desktop app makes portfolio tracking effortless while keeping my assets completely secure."
"Our company chose Ledger Live for its enterprise-grade security features. Managing corporate crypto holdings has never been safer."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Ledger Live Desktop and how it can secure your crypto portfolio
Ledger Live Desktop is the official desktop application for managing your cryptocurrency portfolio with Ledger hardware wallets. It connects to your Ledger device to securely store your private keys while providing a user-friendly interface to track, buy, sell, swap, and stake over 5,500 cryptocurrencies. The app never exposes your private keys to the internet, ensuring maximum security for your digital assets.
Yes, Ledger Live Desktop is designed to work exclusively with Ledger hardware wallets (Nano S, Nano X, Nano S Plus, or Stax). The desktop app acts as a companion to your hardware wallet, providing portfolio management features while your private keys remain securely stored on the hardware device. This combination ensures your crypto assets are protected by both software convenience and hardware security.
Ledger Live Desktop is available for Windows (10 and 11), macOS (10.14 and later), and Linux (Ubuntu 18.04, Debian 9, CentOS 7, and other major distributions). The application is regularly updated to support the latest operating system versions and security protocols. You can download the appropriate version for your system directly from the official Ledger website.
Yes, Ledger Live Desktop is completely free to download and use. There are no subscription fees or hidden costs for using the core application features like portfolio tracking, transaction history, and account management. However, when you buy, sell, or swap cryptocurrencies through integrated exchange partners, standard trading fees apply. Staking rewards and DeFi interactions may also involve network fees.
Ledger Live Desktop provides exceptional security by design. Your private keys never leave your Ledger hardware wallet and are never exposed to the desktop application or the internet. The app uses encrypted communication with your hardware device and implements multiple security layers. All transactions must be physically confirmed on your Ledger device, providing protection against malware, phishing attacks, and unauthorized access.
Yes, Ledger Live Desktop supports native staking for multiple cryptocurrencies including Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Polkadot (DOT), Tezos (XTZ), and many others. You can stake directly from the application while maintaining full custody of your assets. Staking rewards are automatically credited to your account, and you can unstake your assets at any time according to each blockchain's specific unbonding periods and requirements.
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