Securely Manage and Monitor Your Crypto Portfolio with the Official Ledger® Live Desktop App
Ledger® Live Desktop is the official computer-based interface for managing cryptocurrencies using your Ledger® hardware wallet. Designed for Windows, macOS, and Linux, this app enables users to buy, sell, stake, and monitor crypto assets directly from their computer. The Ledger® Live wallet integrates real-time portfolio tracking and secure transactions, ensuring your private keys remain safely stored within your device.
Downloading the Ledger® Live Desktop app is the first step toward securely managing your assets. Follow these steps to install it properly:
After installation, you’ll be prompted to set a password for added local security. This step ensures only authorized users can access your Ledger® Live account from that computer.
To access your wallet, open the Ledger® Live Desktop app, input your password, and connect your Ledger® device. Once connected, you can verify your accounts, manage assets, and approve transactions directly from the hardware wallet. This process ensures end-to-end encryption, maintaining your funds’ safety at all times.
If you experience login problems, try these solutions:
If you’re still unable to log in, visit the Ledger® Help Center for troubleshooting guides and official resources.
This error usually means the app and device aren’t communicating properly. Ensure both Ledger® Live and your hardware wallet firmware are up-to-date. Reinstalling the app or changing USB ports may also resolve the problem.
If you lose access to your Ledger® wallet, restore it using your 24-word recovery phrase. It’s the only backup to regain your funds. Keep it secure and offline. For Ledger® 2FA reset issues, remember that Ledger® Live itself doesn’t use 2FA; instead, reset your 2FA through the third-party platform you’re accessing (such as an exchange).
If the message “Can’t verify Ledger® wallet” appears, make sure both the app and firmware are updated. If you’re trying to connect a Trezor device, note that Ledger® Live does not support it. Use Trezor Suite for Trezor wallets instead. Ledger® Live is optimized exclusively for Ledger® devices.
The Ledger® Live App is ideal for managing your portfolio on the go, while the Desktop version offers more detailed insights, bigger display management, and deeper integration with multiple accounts. Both sync your data securely across devices when logged into the same Ledger® hardware wallet.
The Ledger® Help Center provides official guidance for installation, troubleshooting, and account recovery. You can access detailed FAQs, error codes, and ticket support. Always verify that you are using the official Ledger® website before submitting any sensitive information.
Visit the official Ledger® website, choose your OS version, and follow on-screen installation instructions. Avoid third-party download links.
Check for updates, restart your computer, and reconnect your device using a different cable or port. If the issue persists, reinstall the app.
Yes. Your private keys never leave your Ledger® device, and all transactions require manual confirmation on the hardware wallet.
No. Ledger® Live supports only Ledger® devices. Use Trezor Suite for managing Trezor wallets.
It typically indicates a communication problem between the Ledger® device and the app. Updating firmware and software usually resolves it.
Visit the official Ledger® Help Center for verified solutions, firmware updates, and customer support options.