Ledger Live Desktop — Professional Crypto Control Center
Ledger Live Desktop is the official desktop application designed to manage your Ledger hardware wallet securely. It provides a powerful interface to buy, sell, stake, swap, and track digital assets while keeping private keys safely stored on your device.
What is Ledger Live Desktop?
Ledger Live Desktop is a secure software platform that works in combination with Ledger Nano S Plus and Ledger Nano X devices. Unlike web wallets or exchange accounts, Ledger Live Desktop ensures that your private keys remain offline.
The desktop version offers enhanced performance, deeper analytics, and advanced account management features compared to browser-based tools.
Core Features
Portfolio Dashboard
Track balances, price movements, and performance analytics in real-time with a clean and intuitive interface.
Buy & Sell Crypto
Purchase crypto directly through integrated partners and sell supported assets securely.
Staking Rewards
Stake supported cryptocurrencies and earn rewards while keeping funds protected by hardware-level security.
App Management
Install or uninstall blockchain apps on your Ledger device directly from the desktop interface.
How Ledger Live Desktop Works
Security Architecture
Ledger Live Desktop never stores private keys on your computer. All sensitive operations are performed within the Secure Element chip of your Ledger device.
Every transaction requires manual confirmation on the hardware wallet screen. This eliminates the risk of malware altering transaction details.
Firmware updates are cryptographically verified before installation, ensuring software integrity.
System Requirements
| Operating System | Minimum Version |
|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 10+ |
| macOS | macOS 10.14+ |
| Linux | Ubuntu 20.04+ |