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Portfolio at a glance
See balances across supported accounts in one place, without jumping between separate wallet interfaces.
Understand the basics → THE DESKTOP WALLET, EXPLAINED
Your crypto.
In your hands.
A clear, practical guide to managing supported crypto accounts with Ledger Live Desktop—and keeping security where it belongs.
Your recovery phrase stays yours.
Never share it—not even with support.
Never share it—not even with support.
PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW● LIVE
Total balance USD ⌄
$24,850.62
↗ $1,240.18 (5.25%) this month
₿BitcoinBTC · Main account0.1842 BTC$12,645.28+2.4%
◆EthereumETH · Main account3.8200 ETH$9,814.11+1.8%
✓Keys stay on your deviceHardware wallet protected
A view into your accounts.
Authorization stays with your device.
Authorization stays with your device.
01 — THE BASICS
One clear view.
Keys kept offline.
Managing crypto takes more than buying and selling. You need a way to see your accounts, follow transactions, and stay in control of your assets.
Ledger Live Desktop is the computer-based interface designed to work with compatible Ledger hardware wallets. The app helps you manage supported accounts; your Ledger device is designed to keep private keys isolated from your computer.
↗Important distinction
The app is the interface. Your hardware device is where you review and approve transactions.
The app is the interface. Your hardware device is where you review and approve transactions.
02 — IN YOUR TOOLKIT
Designed to bring
the essentials together.
What you can use depends on your device, asset, network, and software version.
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Account management
Add supported accounts and follow the prompts. Some assets need their blockchain app installed on your Ledger device.
View setup steps →03
Transaction workflows
Initiate supported transactions, then check the address, network, asset, and amount before confirming on-device.
Review security tips →04
Device management
Depending on your device, access installed-app management, device information, and other available tools.
Visit Ledger Live ↗03 — YOUR FIRST SESSION
Start with a
trusted source.
Set up at your own pace. Only install Ledger software from Ledger’s official channels, and take a moment to verify what you see.
Go to Ledger Live ↗01✓
Get the official application
Use Ledger’s official website. Avoid sponsored search links, unsolicited messages, and download mirrors.
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Install and connect your device
Install on your compatible computer and connect your Ledger hardware wallet as instructed.
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Complete device setup
Follow the on-screen process. Keep your PIN private and your device physically secure.
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Add supported accounts
Install any required blockchain apps on the device, then add the accounts you want to manage.
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Review before you act
Check account details and get familiar with the interface before initiating a transaction.
04 — SECURITY, ALWAYS
Trust your eyes.
Especially on-device.
Your recovery phrase is the master key.
Never type it into a website, message, chat, or unexpected prompt.
Never type it into a website, message, chat, or unexpected prompt.
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Verify every detail
Check recipient address, network, asset, and amount on your hardware wallet display before approval.
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Protect your secrets
Keep your recovery phrase private and physically secure. Never share your phrase or device PIN with anyone.
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Expect impersonators
Fake support accounts, phishing pages, and unsolicited “urgent” messages are common ways to steal credentials.
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Update carefully
Keep your computer and wallet software updated. Verify update sources instead of trusting unexpected links.
05 — BEFORE YOU SEND
A calmer way
to manage crypto.
Keep these habits close whenever you use Ledger Live Desktop.
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Download Ledger software only from official sources.
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Never share your recovery phrase or device PIN.
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Verify transaction details on your hardware device.
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Confirm you’re using the correct blockchain network.
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Approach support messages and unfamiliar links with caution.
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Consider a small test transaction when appropriate.
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A FINAL THOUGHT
Convenience is useful.
Care is essential.
Ledger Live Desktop can make supported account management more organized. Pair its convenience with careful on-device verification, official downloads, and a recovery phrase that stays private.
Find official Ledger resources ↗