Ledger Live Desktop
DESKTOP • WINDOWS • MAC • LINUX

Manage Your Crypto with Ledger Live Desktop

A secure, elegant desktop app to set up your Ledger hardware wallet, track your portfolio, and approve transactions with confidence.

Desktop Secure Core

Why Use Ledger Live on Desktop?

Built for security-first portfolio management and hardware wallet workflows.

🔐 Hardware-Backed Security

Sign and verify on your Ledger device. Private keys stay offline and never touch your computer.

📊 Portfolio & Analytics

Track balances, historical performance, and multi-asset allocation in one clean dashboard.

⚡ Smooth UX

Fast syncing, clear confirmations, and powerful search keep your workflow ultra-productive.

🌐 Broad Asset Support

Manage major coins and thousands of tokens with app-by-app controls on your device.

🧩 Integrations

Works with partner apps and services for staking, swaps, and more—right from desktop.

🛡️ Privacy Respect

Transparent options and local settings give you control over data and telemetry.

Download Ledger Live Desktop

Choose your operating system and verify the installer signature.

🪟 Windows x64

Standard installer with auto-updates and USB support.

🍎 macOS Intel & Apple Silicon

Notarized package; allow the app on first launch if prompted.

🐧 Linux AppImage • deb • rpm

Includes udev rules. May require re-plugging your device after install.

Import or Restore an Existing Wallet

Already have a recovery phrase? Restore securely on your device—never type it on your computer.

Restore on Device

Use your Ledger’s on-device flow to enter the 24-word recovery phrase. The phrase is never exposed to your desktop.

Sync with Ledger Live

After restoring, open Ledger Live Desktop, add accounts for each asset, and resync your balances and history.

FAQs

Quick answers to common desktop setup questions.

Yes, the app syncs network data, but private keys remain in the hardware wallet at all times.

Yes. Add accounts from each device and switch as needed during signing.

Use the in-app updater or download a new installer and run it over your current installation.

Try another USB port/cable, close other wallet apps, and ensure drivers/permissions are allowed. On Linux, apply udev rules and re-plug.