About Ledger Live Desktop
Ledger Live Desktop is the official desktop application that pairs with Ledger hardware wallets. It offers a local portfolio view, transaction history, and application management for your Ledger device. Using Ledger Live Desktop you can:
- Check balances and performance for each account.
- Send and receive crypto with robust confirmation steps.
- Install and update Ledger device apps from the manager.
- Export transaction history for tax reporting (no private keys leave the device).
Security & best practices
Ledger Live Desktop improves security by keeping transaction signing on your Ledger hardware device. Follow these guidelines:
- Download Ledger Live Desktop only from the official Ledger website.
- Never share your recovery phrase; Ledger Live Desktop never asks for it.
- Keep firmware and apps up to date on your Ledger device.
Need help?
If you run into issues, consult the official documentation and community forums for step-by-step troubleshooting and verification procedures for Ledger Live Desktop.