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Manage, swap, buy, and grow your crypto portfolio with hardware-backed security. Ledger Live Desktop combines enterprise-grade cryptographic key management with an intuitive user interface, empowering investors to retain sovereign custody over Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and thousands of multi-chain tokens without exposure to web browser vulnerabilities.
Ledger Live operates in conjunction with Secure Element chips (CC EAL6+ certified). Your 24-word recovery phrase and critical credentials are never exposed to the host computer's operating system, neutralizing keyloggers and malware.
Monitor multi-chain balances from a centralized dashboard. Stake proof-of-stake cryptocurrencies including ETH, SOL, ATOM, and ADA directly from cold storage to earn recurring rewards without handing control over to centralized custodians.
Prevent blind-signing exploits with human-readable payload parsing. The desktop interface delivers exact smart contract details, token recipient addresses, and gas fees so you verify cryptographic facts on your device before confirming.
Desktop workstations provide the processing power, stability, and secure networking essential for serious crypto traders, institutional custodians, and long-term holders. Running Ledger Live as a standalone executable on Windows 10/11 (64-bit), macOS (10.15+), or Linux (Ubuntu 64-bit) eliminates the risk vectors inherent to third-party browser extensions, which are frequently targeted by malicious redirects, fake DOM injections, and clipboard hijacking scripts.
The desktop application coordinates seamlessly with your Ledger hardware wallet via USB or encrypted Bluetooth. When executing transfers, approving Web3 transactions, or deploying smart contract signatures, Ledger Live acts strictly as a communication bridge. Your private master key never leaves the encrypted microcontroller chip, ensuring complete isolation even if the host computer is compromised.
Furthermore, regular firmware audits and integrated SHA-512 cryptographic checksum validations allow users to verify executable authenticity before installation, maintaining zero-trust fidelity across every single operational update.
Verify that your installation binary matches the official cryptographic hash values published on authorized repositories before launching the setup wizard.
Connect your physical hardware device via USB. Ledger Live executes an asymmetric cryptographic handshake to attest that the physical chip is authentic and untampered.
Set up your 4-to-8 digit PIN code directly on the physical hardware screen. Generate or verify your private 24-word recovery sheet on offline paper or steel capsule.
Install specific blockchain apps inside Manager, generate dedicated public deposit addresses, and track real-time blockchain analytics under full self-sovereignty.
Supported Coins & Tokens
Non-Custodial Sovereignty
Certified Secure Element Chip
Never enter your 24-word recovery phrase on any computer keyboard, website, search engine prompt, or mobile application. Ledger Live Desktop will never request your secret recovery phrase in software. All confirmations and PIN inputs must take place exclusively on the physical buttons and screen of your hardware device. Always verify the executable origin before running software installers on your local machine.