Official Interface for Nano S Plus, Nano X, and Ledger Stax
In the rapidly evolving landscape of Web3 and decentralized finance, the Ledger Live Desktop app stands as the ultimate command center for your digital assets. It is more than just a software interface; it is a fortress that bridges the gap between the convenience of your computer and the unyielding security of your Ledger hardware wallet.
When you use Ledger Live, your private keys remain isolated within the Secure Element (EAL6+) chip of your hardware device. The desktop application allows you to visualize your portfolio, manage over 5,500 coins and tokens, and interact with smart contracts—all while ensuring that no transaction is ever broadcast without your physical manual verification on the device.
Monitor your total balance and asset distribution with high-fidelity charts. View historical performance and track your gains in your preferred local currency.
Access a curated ecosystem of dApps directly. Stake your ETH with Lido, swap via Paraswap, or manage your NFT collection without ever leaving the secure environment.
Integrated with industry leaders like Banxa, MoonPay, and Changelly, Ledger Live lets you move between fiat and crypto or swap assets instantly with competitive rates.
Put your idle assets to work. Earn rewards by staking Solana (SOL), Ethereum (ETH), Cosmos (ATOM), and more, while keeping your keys strictly offline.
One of the most significant risks in crypto today is "blind signing"—approving a transaction where you cannot read the technical data. Ledger Live champions Clear Signing. This means the app decodes the smart contract data so you can read exactly what you are agreeing to on your Ledger device screen before you click the buttons. It is your best defense against phishing and malicious contract interactions.
Always verify you are downloading from the official Ledger website. Avoid third-party links or sponsored search results that may lead to phishing sites. Ledger Live is compatible with Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, and Linux.
Connect your Ledger device via USB. You will be prompted to either "Set up as a new device" (generating a new 24-word recovery phrase) or "Restore from recovery phrase" if you are migrating an existing wallet.
The Ledger Live app will perform a "Genuine Check". This cryptographic handshake ensures that your device is an authentic Ledger product and has not been tampered with during the supply chain process.
Use the "Manager" tab to install the specific blockchain applications (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano) onto your device. Once installed, add an account to sync your balances to the desktop dashboard.
No. Your crypto is stored on the blockchain. Ledger Live is simply a window that allows you to view and manage it. Your private keys (the "keys" to your crypto) stay inside your hardware wallet.
You can download it to track a "Watch-only" account or check prices, but to send, swap, or manage funds, a physical Ledger device (Nano S Plus, X, Stax) is mandatory for security.
If you still have access to your device and PIN, move your funds to a temporary wallet immediately, reset your device, generate a new phrase, and move the funds back. If you lose the phrase AND the device, your funds are permanently inaccessible.
Always keep your software and device firmware up to date. Updates often include critical security patches, new coin support, and improved features. Ledger Live will notify you when a new version is available.
It protects you from remote hacks and malware. However, it cannot protect you if you share your 24-word phrase with someone or if you "Clear Sign" a transaction for a malicious website. Always stay vigilant.