Explore the Ledger desktop experience for viewing supported accounts, checking portfolio activity, and interacting with your Ledger hardware wallet through compatible software.
Explore Ledger LiveLedger Live Desktop was designed to provide a convenient interface for users who prefer managing their Ledger hardware wallet from a computer. The desktop experience brings important wallet information into one organized interface.
Depending on supported features and assets, users can review accounts, monitor activity, and access available wallet management tools while keeping their hardware wallet involved when authorization is required.
Review supported wallet accounts and keep track of available balances.
Check account activity and review transaction information in one place.
Keep your Ledger hardware wallet available when secure approval is required.
Before using desktop wallet software, prepare your Ledger hardware wallet and make sure you are obtaining software from a trusted official source. Follow the current setup instructions for your specific Ledger device.
Connect your Ledger device to your computer using a compatible method and follow the instructions provided by the software and hardware wallet.
After setup, compatible accounts can be displayed within the desktop interface. Review account information carefully and keep your device protected whenever it is not being used.
A hardware wallet works best when combined with careful security practices. Keep your recovery phrase private, protect your device PIN, and never provide confidential wallet information to another person.
Store your recovery information securely offline and never share it.
Your device PIN should remain confidential and known only to you.
Use trusted sources and be cautious with unexpected wallet requests.
When performing a transaction, take time to review the information displayed directly on your Ledger hardware wallet. Confirm that the details match your intended action before approving it.
Checking transaction details before authorization can help prevent avoidable mistakes and encourages better wallet management habits.
Ledger has updated its software branding over time, and current Ledger products may use the name Ledger Wallet instead of Ledger Live. Users looking for Ledger Live Desktop should follow the current official Ledger software and device guidance.
Whether you are setting up a new Ledger device or reviewing an existing account, a clean desktop workflow can make wallet management easier. Use trusted software, protect your recovery information, and verify important actions before approving them.