Why Ledger Live Desktop is the official companion for your hardware wallet

Ledger Live Desktop is designed as the secure command center for everyone who relies on a Ledger hardware wallet to safeguard their digital assets. When you connect your device to Ledger Live, you benefit from an intuitive interface that makes sending, receiving, swapping and staking your coins straightforward while your private keys remain offline on the hardware wallet. From the first launch, Ledger Live Desktop guides you through onboarding, installing the apps you need for each supported blockchain, and adding accounts so that you can monitor multiple portfolios in one unified dashboard. Whether you hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, or a wide range of altcoins, you keep an eye on balances, recent activity and price movements without handing over custody of your funds to a centralized exchange. The application is built with security at its core. Transactions are always confirmed on your hardware wallet screen, so malicious software on your computer cannot sign anything without your approval. Ledger engineers regularly ship updates to support new networks, fix bugs and strengthen protection, and you are notified inside Ledger Live when critical firmware or app updates are available for your device. Beyond simple portfolio tracking, Ledger Live Desktop also acts as a powerful Web3 gateway. Through curated integrations, you can buy crypto from trusted partners, stake assets to earn rewards, and access DeFi or NFT platforms while keeping the security model of your hardware wallet intact. Instead of exposing private keys in a browser wallet, Ledger Live lets you connect to dApps through secure bridges that ask your explicit confirmation on every contract interaction. Ledger Live Desktop is available for Windows, macOS and Linux, making it accessible to crypto investors and builders on virtually any desktop environment. The same companion experience is mirrored on mobile through dedicated iOS and Android apps, so you can track your balances on the go and receive notifications when markets move. Whether you are just getting started with your first Ledger device or you already manage a diversified portfolio across multiple chains, Ledger Live Desktop brings clarity and control to your crypto journey. It joins hardware-grade security with a polished, familiar interface, so you can focus on growing and protecting your assets with confidence.