Portfolio Overview
View supported cryptocurrency accounts and monitor portfolio information from a single desktop interface. This can make it easier to keep track of different assets without constantly switching between services.
Learn about Ledger Live Desktop, now part of Ledger Wallet, and discover how the desktop application works with compatible Ledger hardware to help users manage supported cryptocurrency accounts and transactions.
Ledger Live Desktop was the desktop version of Ledger's companion software for its hardware wallets. Ledger has since evolved and renamed its application to Ledger Wallet. The desktop experience provides users with a convenient interface for viewing supported cryptocurrency accounts, monitoring portfolio information, and interacting with blockchain assets while using compatible Ledger hardware for transaction authorization.
The purpose of the desktop application is to combine a familiar software experience with hardware-based security. Your computer provides the interface for managing your accounts, while the compatible Ledger hardware device is designed to keep private keys protected and require physical confirmation for supported transactions.
Ledger Wallet provides a central location for a range of cryptocurrency management activities. Features and availability can vary depending on the asset, device, operating system, location, and integrated service provider.
View supported cryptocurrency accounts and monitor portfolio information from a single desktop interface. This can make it easier to keep track of different assets without constantly switching between services.
Use the application to manage supported cryptocurrency transfers. Before confirming a transaction, carefully review the address, amount, network, and transaction details shown on your hardware device.
Depending on your location and supported assets, Ledger Wallet can provide access to cryptocurrency purchase and selling services through integrated third-party providers.
Supported users may be able to swap one cryptocurrency for another through integrated services. Always check the exchange rate, fees, network, and final transaction information.
Some supported cryptocurrencies can be used with staking or earning features. Availability and terms may vary, so check the latest information before committing digital assets.
The Ledger ecosystem can work with supported decentralized applications and Web3 services, allowing users to interact with blockchain applications while keeping hardware-based transaction approval in the security flow.
Ledger's current software is designed to support desktop and mobile environments. The official Ledger download resources provide software options for major desktop operating systems, subject to current compatibility requirements.
Always download the application from Ledger's official website. Avoid software obtained from unknown download sites, unsolicited email links, social media messages, or unofficial cryptocurrency forums.
Setting up Ledger Wallet on a desktop computer involves installing the official software and connecting a compatible Ledger hardware device. The exact screens and instructions can change as Ledger updates its software and products.
Visit Ledger's official website and verify the domain before downloading anything. This is especially important because fake cryptocurrency applications and phishing websites can imitate legitimate wallet services.
Select the current Ledger Wallet version appropriate for your desktop operating system and complete the installation using the official instructions.
Connect your compatible Ledger device and follow the setup instructions displayed by the official application and the physical device.
Add the cryptocurrency accounts you want to manage. Depending on the asset, you may need to install the appropriate application on your Ledger hardware device.
When sending cryptocurrency, compare the transaction details displayed on your hardware device with the transaction you intended to make before approving it.
A desktop wallet application is only one part of a cryptocurrency security strategy. When using a Ledger hardware device, protecting your recovery information and verifying transactions are essential. Good security habits can reduce the risk of phishing, unauthorized access, and accidental transactions.
Ledger Wallet supports a broad selection of digital assets and blockchain networks. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and numerous other cryptocurrencies and tokens can be managed through Ledger's ecosystem, although the exact functionality differs between assets.
Some cryptocurrencies may require additional compatible wallet software or a specific integration. Before transferring funds, confirm that the asset, network, account type, and destination are supported. Sending an asset over an incompatible network can result in permanent loss.
Ledger has evolved the Ledger Live application into Ledger Wallet. For current software and download information, use Ledger's official website and download resources.
Ledger Wallet provides an interface for managing supported cryptocurrency accounts and services while working with compatible Ledger hardware for secure transaction authorization.
Ledger's official download resources provide a desktop version for Windows, along with versions for other supported platforms. Check the latest requirements before installation.
A macOS version is available through Ledger's official download resources. Always obtain the application from an official Ledger source.
Your recovery phrase should remain private and offline. Never provide it to a website, application, support representative, or another person.
Use Ledger's official website and official download page. Do not rely on unofficial download sites or links sent through unsolicited messages.
Explore Ledger's official resources for the latest Ledger Wallet desktop software, supported devices, compatibility information, security guidance, and setup instructions.
This is an independent informational resource and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Ledger SAS. Ledger, Ledger Live, Ledger Wallet, and related names are trademarks of their respective owner. Software features, supported assets, operating-system compatibility, and availability may change. Always consult Ledger's official website for current downloads, support, and product information.