Ledger Live Desktop® | Secure Crypto Wallet, Tracker & Portfolio Manager

Overview — Ledger Live Desktop® in brief

Ledger Live Desktop® | Secure Crypto Wallet, Tracker & Portfolio Manager combines hardware-level key security with a polished desktop UI to give individuals and teams a reliable way to manage digital assets. Ledger Live Desktop® is non-custodial: private keys remain with you on your Ledger device; Ledger Live Desktop® never transmits recovery phrases or private keys. The app brings together a secure crypto wallet, an advanced crypto tracker and an insightful portfolio manager so you can securely send and receive funds, track holdings across chains, view price and allocation history, and take actions like buying, swapping and staking — all within one application.

Designed to support both new users and crypto-native power users, Ledger Live Desktop® provides clear transaction summaries, step-by-step onboarding, contextual help and advanced account management features. Ledger Live Desktop® integrates firmware and app management for Ledger devices to help you keep your hardware wallet up to date and verified.

Core features — what the app provides

• Secure crypto wallet: Manage multiple accounts across blockchains while your private keys rest securely on the Ledger device. Ledger Live Desktop® signs transactions only after you physically confirm them on-device.
• Crypto tracker: Real-time balance updates, price alerts, historical charts and detailed transaction histories let Ledger Live Desktop® act as a precise crypto tracker for active traders and long-term holders.
• Portfolio manager: Consolidate account holdings, view asset allocation, run performance reports and export statements — Ledger Live Desktop® | Secure Crypto Wallet, Tracker & Portfolio Manager helps you analyze portfolio health and diversification.
• Buy & fiat onramps: Fund your Ledger-managed accounts with integrated, compliant fiat onramps. Ledger Live Desktop® connects you to trusted partners so you can buy crypto quickly without compromising key custody.
• In-app swaps: Swap tokens within the app using optimized routing and transparent fee breakdowns. Ledger Live Desktop® evaluates rate options so you can make informed swap decisions.
• Staking & rewards: Stake supported Proof-of-Stake tokens from within Ledger Live Desktop® and earn rewards while keeping custody on your Ledger device.
• dApp & NFT integrations: Safely interact with select decentralized apps and manage NFTs with on-device signing to reduce exposure to contract-level risks.
• Device & firmware manager: Install blockchain apps, run integrity checks and apply firmware updates directly from Ledger Live Desktop® to maintain device authenticity and security.

Ledger Live Desktop® | Secure Crypto Wallet, Tracker & Portfolio Manager is continuously updated to expand asset support and harden security. Release notes and update prompts appear within the desktop app so you always know when improvements are available.

Security — how Ledger Live Desktop® protects your assets

Security is the foundational principle behind Ledger Live Desktop® | Secure Crypto Wallet, Tracker & Portfolio Manager. Private keys are generated on-device inside Ledger's secure element (the hardware secure chip) and never leave the device. Ledger Live Desktop® communicates with your hardware wallet via encrypted channels; signing requests show human-readable details and require a tactile confirmation on the Ledger device. This human-in-the-loop model prevents remote signing, even if your computer is compromised.

Ledger Live Desktop® also includes firmware authenticity checks, app integrity verification and clear warnings about risky operations. Combined with standard best practices — safely backing up your recovery phrase offline, verifying official downloads, and keeping firmware up to date — Ledger Live Desktop® helps reduce the attack surface and secure your crypto over the long term.

Getting started — install & set up

Getting started with Ledger Live Desktop® | Secure Crypto Wallet, Tracker & Portfolio Manager is quick and guided:

1. Download Ledger Live Desktop® for Windows, macOS or Linux from the official site.
2. Open the application, connect and unlock your Ledger hardware wallet, and follow the onboarding flow in Ledger Live Desktop®.
3. Install blockchain-specific apps on your Ledger device via Ledger Live Desktop®, then add accounts for Bitcoin, Ethereum and other supported chains.
4. Use the in-app buy/onramp to fund accounts, execute swaps and stake supported tokens — all with on-device confirmations.

Ledger Live Desktop® provides contextual help and tooltips during onboarding to make setup secure and easy for users at every level of experience.

Who benefits from Ledger Live Desktop®

Ledger Live Desktop® | Secure Crypto Wallet, Tracker & Portfolio Manager is suitable for a wide range of users: long-term HODLers who need secure custody, active traders wanting reliable swap rails and portfolio insights, DeFi and NFT users seeking safe dApp access, developers and institutions that require multi-account management, and families or small businesses wanting a non-custodial way to oversee assets.

FAQ — quick answers

Q: Is Ledger Live Desktop® free?
A: Yes. Ledger Live Desktop® | Secure Crypto Wallet, Tracker & Portfolio Manager is free to download and use. Third-party providers integrated for buying or swapping may charge fees.

Q: Do I need a Ledger hardware wallet?
A: Yes — Ledger Live Desktop® is built to pair with Ledger hardware wallets to provide hardware-backed private key security. Using Ledger Live without a Ledger device removes the hardware-backed protections.

Q: Can I stake inside Ledger Live Desktop®?
A: Yes — Ledger Live Desktop® supports staking for many Proof-of-Stake tokens, enabling you to earn rewards while retaining custody of your assets.

Start managing your crypto securely

Download Ledger Live Desktop® | Secure Crypto Wallet, Tracker & Portfolio Manager today and take control of your crypto with hardware-backed security. Ledger Live Desktop® gives you an integrated wallet, a reliable crypto tracker, and a robust portfolio manager so you can buy, swap, stake, analyze and protect your digital assets — all while your keys remain secure on your Ledger device.