What is Ledger Live Desktop?

Ledger Live is the official desktop and mobile application that acts as the user interface for your Ledger hardware signer (formerly known as a hardware wallet). This essential piece of software—referred to as the Ledger Live Wallet or Ledger Live App—allows you to securely interact with the blockchain ecosystem without ever exposing your private keys to the internet. While your crypto assets are stored on the blockchain, Ledger Live provides a comprehensive view of your portfolio, enabling complex actions like sending, receiving, swapping, and staking assets from the safety of your offline device.

All-in-One Portfolio Management

  • Monitor your entire portfolio across over 5,000 supported crypto assets in real-time.
  • Easily install, update, and manage the specific crypto apps needed on your Ledger device.
  • Securely verify transaction details via your hardware signer before signing.

Key Transaction Services

  • Buy & Sell: Purchase crypto directly within the app using integrated third-party providers.
  • Swap & Diversify: Exchange one asset for another securely, always confirmed on your device.
  • Earn & Stake: Grow your holdings by staking certain crypto directly through the Ledger Live interface.

Security, Setup & the Ledger Live Download

Starting the Journey: Ledger.com/start

To begin, you must always go to the official starting guide at Ledger.com/start. This ensures you follow the correct, secure procedure for setting up your new Ledger signer and installing the software. The official Ledger Live Download is linked directly from this page, guaranteeing you receive the authentic, untampered Ledger Live application.

Why There is No “Ledger Live Login”

It is crucial to understand that there is no standard “Ledger Live Login” using an email and password. Ledger Live is an un-custodial application; it never holds your private keys and therefore doesn't require cloud-based login credentials. Access to your accounts is achieved by physically connecting your Ledger device to your computer and entering your PIN on the device itself. If any website or software asks you for a password or, worse, your 24-word Secret Recovery Phrase to "login," it is a fraudulent attempt to steal your assets.