Official guide to downloading, installing, and using Ledger Live Desktop with your Ledger hardware wallet.
Get StartedLedger Live Desktop is the official desktop application that allows users to manage cryptocurrency securely with a Ledger hardware wallet. It is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Visit the official Ledger website and download Ledger Live Desktop for your operating system. Verify the download checksum to ensure authenticity.
Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. The application will guide you through basic configuration steps.
Use the USB cable provided with your Ledger hardware wallet. For Nano X, Bluetooth connectivity can be used with some desktop setups.
Enter your PIN on your Ledger device to unlock it. If this is your first time, choose “Set up as new device” and record your 24-word recovery phrase carefully offline.
Even if your computer is compromised by malware, funds remain protected because all critical operations occur on the device itself.
Your 24-word recovery phrase is the only way to restore your Ledger wallet if your device is lost, stolen, or damaged.
Never enter your recovery phrase online or share it. Ledger Live Desktop never requests your recovery phrase digitally.
Ledger Live Desktop is the official, secure platform for managing cryptocurrencies with your Ledger hardware wallet. By using the desktop application, users gain full control over their assets while keeping private keys offline. The combination of Ledger Live Desktop and a Ledger device provides security, flexibility, and convenience for both beginners and experienced crypto users.