What is Lédger® Live Desktop?

Lédger® Live Desktop is the official app for desktop (Windows, macOS, and Linux) that connects directly to your Lédger® Nano X or Nano S Plus hardware wallet.

It’s your secure command center to:

  • Buy, sell, send & receive crypto
  • Manage over 5,000+ assets
  • Stake tokens like ETH, DOT, ATOM
  • Connect to Web3 apps and DeFi protocols
  • Monitor your entire portfolio—all offline and secure

No third-party nonsense. No shady plugins. Just Lédger® + you.


How to Download Lédger® Live Desktop (Safely)

🚨 Only get it from the official source! Head to Ledger.com/start to:

  • Download the correct version for your OS
  • Get automatic firmware updates
  • Avoid scammy knockoffs or fake apps

🔐 Tip: Bookmark the site and avoid Google ads pretending to be Lédger®. Stay safe, stay smart.


Lédger® Live Desktop Key Features

💰 Multi-Asset Portfolio Management

Track your entire digital asset portfolio in one sleek dashboard. From Bitcoin to stablecoins and altcoins, you can:

  • See real-time values
  • Monitor gains/losses
  • Sort by asset or category

🔁 Swap & Exchange Within the App

No need to leave the desktop! You can swap coins directly with integrated services like:

  • Changelly
  • Wyre
  • Coinify

All trades are verified and signed on your Lédger® device for max security.

🔒 Cold Storage Security

Every action you take on the app is validated by your hardware wallet. That means:

  • No seed phrases online
  • No hot wallet hacks
  • 100% self-custody

You hold the keys. Always.

📈 Staking Made Simple

Stake popular assets like:

  • Ethereum (ETH)
  • Polkadot (DOT)
  • Tezos (XTZ)

Earn passive income right from your desktop while your assets stay locked in secure hardware.

🌐 Connect to Web3

Want to use DApps like Uniswap, Aave, or Compound? Connect your Lédger® wallet to browser extensions like MetaMask and interact safely through Ledger Live’s Web3 connectivity.


Why Choose Lédger® Live Desktop Over Mobile or Browser?

  • Bigger screen = better control
  • Fewer distractions and more functionality
  • Easier access to advanced features (like setting custom gas fees)

Plus, it’s offline-first and built with power users in mind.


How to Get Started – Quick Setup

  1. Visit Ledger.com/start
  2. Install Lédger® Live Desktop for your OS
  3. Plug in your Lédger® hardware wallet
  4. Initialize and set your PIN
  5. Secure your recovery phrase (offline, of course)
  6. Add accounts, start receiving or staking!

All guided step-by-step by the app.


Final Thoughts: The Control Center for Crypto Pros

Lédger® Live Desktop is more than a wallet—it’s your digital bank vault, trading terminal, and portfolio dashboard rolled into one.

And when paired with the Lédger® Nano X or S Plus, you’re rocking military-grade security with ease-of-use that even beginners can master.

🔗 Ready to level up your crypto game?
Start here: Ledger.com/start

💡 Because in crypto, the best way to stay safe is to stay in control.