Your ultimate guide to securely managing your cryptocurrency with Ledger Live Desktop
Ledger Live Desktop is a secure and intuitive application designed to manage cryptocurrency assets safely. By pairing with Ledger hardware wallets, you get offline security for your digital funds.
This guide will walk you through setting up Ledger Live Desktop, managing your portfolio, and performing transactions securely.
Ledger Live Desktop ensures your private keys remain offline, providing protection against online threats and hacking attempts.
Monitor your holdings across multiple cryptocurrencies and gain insights into your asset performance.
Designed for both beginners and experts, the interface allows seamless crypto management without compromising security or functionality.
Download Ledger Live Desktop from the official Ledger website. Follow instructions for Windows, macOS, or Linux.
Connect your Ledger hardware wallet via USB. Ledger Live Desktop will automatically detect your device.
Set up your wallet by creating a secure PIN and storing your recovery phrase safely. Never share your recovery phrase—it’s your ultimate safety net.
Ledger Live allows installation of apps for each cryptocurrency, ensuring secure management on your Ledger device.
Perform transactions safely by verifying each on your device screen. Ledger Live Desktop supports multiple currencies.
Track your assets, gains, and losses in real time using the intuitive dashboard.
Stake supported cryptocurrencies directly from Ledger Live Desktop and earn rewards without exposing your keys.
Your funds remain on your Ledger device, fully secure, while participating in staking protocols to earn passive income.
Ledger Live Desktop integrates with multiple wallets and apps for added functionality while keeping your keys offline.
Receive real-time notifications about potential threats and ensure your crypto remains protected at all times.
Backup your Ledger device securely and restore it on a new device when needed.
Store recovery phrases offline in a secure location to prevent unauthorized access.
Regularly update Ledger Live Desktop and device firmware for optimal security.
Always confirm transactions on the Ledger device screen.
Carefully verify all crypto addresses to avoid sending funds to wrong addresses.
Yes, but transactions require the connected Ledger hardware wallet.
Yes, it is completely free to download and use.
Restore your wallet on a new device using your recovery phrase.