Buy, swap, stake and send from one app. Private keys never leave the hardware device, so your whole portfolio stays in view while control stays with you.
One app
Portfolio in one view
Follow live balances, your allocation and the full history across every account you hold, all in a single window, so you always know where your assets stand today.
Send and receive, verified
Every transaction is confirmed on the screen of your hardware device before it is signed, so what you approve is exactly what gets sent, with nothing hidden.
Buy, swap and stake
Use partner services without leaving the app, then watch your staking rewards accumulate in place, next to the rest of your holdings and your history.
How it works
From download to your first secured transaction in four simple steps.
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Download the app
Get Ledger Live Desktop® free for your operating system and install it in a couple of minutes.
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Connect your device
Plug in your Ledger by USB and let the app check that your device is genuine.
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Add your accounts
Set up new accounts or restore existing ones, then add the coins you hold.
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Send a transaction
Make your first transfer and confirm the address on your device screen before it goes.
Ledger Live Desktop® is free to download for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Works with Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X and Ledger Stax.
Why it differs
Your keys stay offline, and you stay in control.
Desktop app with a hardware device
This way: you hold the keys, offline.
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Private keys never leave the hardware device.
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Every address is verified on the device’s own screen.
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Accounts are stored locally on your computer.
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You install the app and you decide when to update it.
Browser extensions and exchanges
The alternative: someone else holds the risk.
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Keys sit in a browser profile or with a custodian.
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Blind signing in a pop-up window.
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Withdrawals depend on an exchange’s limits and outages.
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Someone else controls the software and the access.
Ledger In Numbers
Over 6 million people already manage their crypto with Ledger Live Desktop®. You join a large, active community that keeps the software tested, discussed and improving.
6M
Users Worldwide
Supports 5,500+ coins and tokens, so the assets you hold, from the best known to the newest, can live together in one place and one dashboard.
5,500+
Coins And Tokens
Works with Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X and Ledger Stax. Whichever device you carry, you pair it with the app and keep your keys under your own control.
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Ledger Devices
Ledger Live Desktop® is free to download for Windows, macOS and Linux, so you can install it on the computer you already use without paying anything.
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Operating Systems
The release channel is updated roughly every 4 weeks. You receive new features, fixes and added assets on a steady rhythm you can count on.
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Weeks Between Updates
Works with Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X and Ledger Stax
Next step: download the app, then pair whichever device you own.
Works with Ledger
Ledger Live Desktop® is free to download for Windows, macOS and Linux
Buy, swap, stake and send from one app. The app costs nothing; the device you pair decides what it unlocks.
Ledger Nano S Plus
The entry device. Full app access, with many apps installed at once on the same hardware.
Ledger Nano X
Adds Bluetooth, so you can use the mobile app alongside the desktop app with the same device.
Ledger Stax
A large touch screen that gives the clearest address confirmation before you approve anything.
Frequently asked
Everything you need to know before you install, connect and start managing your crypto.
Questions
Is Ledger Live Desktop safe to use on a shared computer?
Private keys never leave the hardware device. Every transaction is confirmed on the device screen, so another person using the same computer cannot move your funds without the device in hand.
Which assets can I manage?
Ledger Live Desktop® supports 5,500+ coins and tokens. You can send, receive and track them from one place, alongside your portfolio overview.
Which Ledger devices work with it?
The app works with Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X and Ledger Stax. Connect your device by cable or Bluetooth where the model supports it.
What are the system requirements?
Windows 10 or later, macOS 12 or later, or 64-bit Linux, with about 500 MB of free disk space. Ledger Live Desktop® is free to download for Windows, macOS and Linux.
How often is the app updated, and are updates mandatory?
The release channel is updated roughly every 4 weeks. Updates are not forced, but staying current keeps new assets and security improvements available to you.
What happens if I lose my computer?
Your crypto is not lost. Your keys stay on the hardware device, so you can install the app on another computer and reconnect to see your accounts.
Can I use the app without a device, in read-only mode?
Yes. You can add accounts in read-only mode to follow balances and activity. Sending always requires your device to confirm.
Does the app ever ask for my recovery phrase?
Never. The app does not ask for your recovery phrase at any point. Anyone who asks for it is trying to take your funds, so keep it offline and private.