Welcome to the official Ledger Live® Desktop setup guide. Learn how to securely download, install, and manage your Ledger wallet on your desktop, keeping your crypto assets safe at every step.
Download Ledger Live®To begin, download Ledger Live® Desktop from the official Ledger website. Choose the correct version for your operating system: Windows, macOS, or Linux.
Ledger Live® Desktop is your secure platform to manage multiple cryptocurrencies. Ensure you only download from the official source to avoid phishing attempts.
Official Download
Ledger Live® Desktop makes it easy to securely manage your crypto. Follow these steps to configure your wallet:
Open the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions. Accept terms and conditions and launch Ledger Live® Desktop.
Connect your Ledger Nano X, Nano S Plus, or Stax device using a USB cable (or Bluetooth for Nano X). Ledger Live® Desktop will detect your device automatically.
Create a new wallet or restore an existing wallet using your 24-word recovery phrase. Keep your recovery phrase offline and never share it digitally.
Install apps for supported cryptocurrencies and add accounts in Ledger Live® Desktop. You can manage Bitcoin, Ethereum, and hundreds of other coins securely.
Send, receive, and track your crypto safely. Ledger Live® Desktop ensures your private keys remain offline at all times.
Ledger Live® Desktop combined with your Ledger hardware wallet provides bank-grade security. Your private keys never leave the device.
Protects private keys with high-level encryption and isolation from online threats.
Protect your wallet with a PIN and optional passphrase to prevent unauthorized access.
Ledger Live® Desktop verifies the device authenticity before allowing transactions, ensuring your funds remain safe.
Yes. Always download from the official Ledger website. Ledger Live® Desktop keeps private keys offline while providing a secure management interface.
Yes. Ledger Live® Desktop can be installed on multiple devices. Your keys are always stored securely on your Ledger hardware wallet.
You can restore your wallet using your 24-word recovery phrase on a new Ledger device. Your funds remain safe as long as your recovery phrase is secure.
Visit the Ledger Support Center for assistance with setup, login, and troubleshooting.