Managing your crypto assets securely starts with the right tools — and Ledger® Live: Desktop is the official and most secure platform to manage, send, receive, and grow your digital currencies. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced investor, this guide will walk you through the getting started process, with insights from official Ledger® Support resources.
Ledger Live Desktop is the official software application designed to work with Ledger hardware wallets such as the Ledger Nano S Plus, Ledger Nano X, and Ledger Stax. It offers a secure interface to manage your crypto portfolio from your desktop computer — available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Unlike browser wallets or centralized exchange apps, Ledger Live ensures your private keys never leave your hardware device, keeping your crypto secure at all times.
Go to ledger.com/start or ledger.com/ledger-live and select the correct version for your operating system.
🔐 Security Tip: Always download Ledger Live directly from the official website. Never trust unofficial links or third-party app stores.
Run the installer and follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation. Once installed, open Ledger Live.
You will see options to:
Plug your Ledger hardware wallet into your computer using the supplied USB cable. Follow the prompts on both the device and Ledger Live.
You’ll be guided to:
✍️ Important: Store your recovery phrase offline in a safe place. Never share it or store it digitally.
Once the device is initialized, you can begin adding crypto accounts:
You can now send, receive, and manage coins — all transactions must be physically confirmed on your Ledger device.
If you run into any issues during setup or usage, visit the official Ledger Support Center at support.ledger.com. There you’ll find:
🛑 Reminder: Ledger Support will never ask for your 24-word recovery phrase.
Ledger® Live: Desktop is your secure gateway to managing cryptocurrency the right way — safely, privately, and confidently. With support from Ledger’s trusted ecosystem, getting started has never been easier.
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