Ledger Live Desktop is the comprehensive desktop application of the Ledger Live wallet ecosystem, designed specifically for Windows, macOS, and Linux users. This powerful software serves as your primary interface for managing cryptocurrency assets while maintaining the highest security standards through hardware wallet integration.
Unlike the mobile Ledger Live App, the desktop version offers full-featured functionality including advanced portfolio analytics, built-in exchange services, staking capabilities, and comprehensive account management tools.
Windows 10 or later
64-bit version required
macOS 11.0 or later
Intel & Apple Silicon
Ubuntu 18.04+
AppImage format
Comprehensive asset tracking with detailed analytics and performance metrics
Integrated cryptocurrency trading with competitive rates and direct hardware verification
Earn rewards through staking supported cryptocurrencies directly from your wallet
Enterprise-grade security features with hardware-based transaction signing
Begin at ledger.com/start for the official Ledger Live download or visit the main ledger.com website.
Execute the downloaded installer with administrative privileges and follow the setup wizard instructions.
Connect your Ledger® device via USB cable and ensure it's unlocked with your PIN code.
Follow the Ledger Live Login process, which requires device verification for secure authentication.
Use the Manager within Ledger Live to install cryptocurrency applications onto your device.
The Ledger Live Desktop application implements multiple security layers to protect your assets:
Official device initialization at ledger.com/start
Official Ledger® website and product information
Official Ledger Live Desktop download
Desktop-specific troubleshooting and guides
Ledger Live Desktop offers full functionality including the built-in exchange, staking services, advanced portfolio analytics, and comprehensive account management tools. The mobile Ledger Live App focuses on basic portfolio tracking and transaction verification for on-the-go access.
Yes, you can install and use Ledger Live Desktop on multiple computers. Your cryptocurrency accounts and transaction history will synchronize across installations when you connect your Ledger® device, as the data is fetched directly from blockchain networks.
The Ledger Live Login on desktop requires connecting your hardware wallet and verifying your identity through device PIN entry. This hardware-based authentication ensures that only the physical device owner can access and manage the cryptocurrency assets.
All your portfolio data is stored locally on your computer. Ledger Live Desktop connects directly to blockchain networks to fetch balance and transaction information without storing your personal data on central servers.
Try different USB ports and cables, ensure your device is unlocked, update Ledger Live to the latest version, check your device firmware, and restart both the application and your computer if necessary.
Yes, you can use Ledger Live Desktop and the mobile Ledger Live App simultaneously with the same Ledger® device. Both interfaces will show synchronized portfolio data while maintaining the same security standards.