01
Download & install
Visit Ledger’s official website to get Ledger Live for your operating system. Check the URL before downloading, then install the app from that source only.
Official source only
A simple desktop setup guide
Your crypto.
Your control.
Get started with Ledger Live Desktop—a companion app for managing crypto assets, NFTs, and more with your Ledger hardware wallet.
Version 3.5+ Windows · macOS · Linux No account login required
Ledger Live Connected
TOTAL PORTFOLIO VALUE
$24,680.52
↗ 4.8% this month
BitcoinBTC · 0.1842$12,430+2.1%
EthereumETH · 2.851$8,925+5.4%
SolanaSOL · 18.42$3,325+3.8%
Keys stay on
your device
your device
Made for self-custodyDesigned around your hardware wallet
START WITH THE BASICS
Up and running
in four steps.
Take a few minutes to set up carefully. Your Ledger device handles your private keys; Ledger Live gives you a place to manage your accounts.
02
Connect your Ledger
Connect your hardware wallet by USB or Bluetooth on supported devices, then open Ledger Live. Follow the on-screen prompts to let the app recognize your device.
USB / Bluetooth
03
Set up your device
Follow the instructions on your Ledger device to create a PIN. Your recovery phrase is shown on the device itself—write it down offline and keep it private.
Keys stay offline
04
Add accounts
Install the apps you need, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, then add accounts in Ledger Live to see and manage your portfolio.
Ready when you are
Get the app from the source. Always navigate to ledger.com yourself and confirm the address before downloading.
Official Ledger Live pageA ROOMIER WAY TO MANAGE
Why choose
desktop?
Ledger Live Desktop offers a native experience, more room to review your portfolio, and access to device management tools such as firmware updates.
It’s a practical choice for managing multiple accounts and exploring Web3—while your private keys remain protected by your Ledger device.
✓ No browser extension needed✓ More space for portfolio details✓ Device management in one app
See the setup steps YOUR KEYS. YOUR DEVICE.
Security isn’t
an extra step.
Your private keys are secured by your Ledger hardware wallet. Ledger Live is a companion dashboard—it does not ask you to type your recovery phrase into this guide or into the app.
No password. No cloud.Confirm transactions on your Ledger device.
KEEP THIS IN MIND
Your recovery phrase
is for you alone.
Never share your 24-word phrase with anyone. Ledger will never ask you for it, and you should never enter it on a website, in a message, or on a computer.
Your phrase stays offline
EVERYDAY CRYPTO, SIMPLIFIED
More ways to make
it your own.
Explore the tools available in Ledger Live. Features and asset support may vary by region and third-party provider.
One clear portfolio
See supported crypto assets, NFTs, and staking positions together, with balances and portfolio activity in one place.
Swap & stake
Explore swapping through third-party providers and staking options for supported assets, directly from the app.
Web3 & NFTs
Connect to decentralized apps and keep an eye on your NFT collection from the desktop experience.
PLEASE READ
Important notice
This is an independent informational guide and is not operated by Ledger SAS. Ledger® and Ledger Live™ are trademarks of Ledger SAS. This page does not collect or request personal data, passwords, or recovery phrases. There is no login or account-creation flow here—by design.
Download Ledger Live exclusively from the official Ledger website. Check the URL carefully. Never enter your 24-word recovery phrase into any digital device, including this website or any software. Ledger will never ask you for your recovery phrase.
For educational purposes only. Cryptocurrency investments carry risk; this guide is not financial advice. Always do your own research and use official channels.