Security you can trust
Security is the core of the Ledger Live Desktop experience. The app is designed to operate as a secure wallet app and companion to hardware wallets. Ledger Live Desktop never exposes your private keys — private keys are stored on secure hardware devices and remain under your control. Security features include:
- On-device private keys: Private keys never leave the hardware device; all signing is done on-device.
- Verified firmware updates: Authenticate firmware and app updates before installation.
- Secure element technology: Hardware-backed root of trust and tamper-resistant secure storage.
- Open-source audits: Regular third-party security audits and responsible disclosure channels.
- Transaction preview & verification: Confirm transaction details directly on your hardware device before approval.
Use Ledger Live Desktop as your primary Secure Crypto Portfolio and Wallet App to reduce risk, keep custody of your crypto, and maintain peace of mind.
How Ledger Live Desktop works — simple, secure, and powerful
Ledger Live Desktop connects to your hardware wallet to give you a feature-rich Wallet App for daily management of your crypto assets. It is an industry-leading Secure Crypto Portfolio tool that brings together security, analytics, and convenience.
1. Download and install Ledger Live Desktop on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
2. Pair your hardware wallet and create accounts for the crypto assets you hold.
3. View your Secure Crypto Portfolio, track performance, and receive price and balance alerts.
4. Sign transactions on-device to send, receive, swap, or stake tokens — private keys never leave your hardware device.
Top FAQs — Ledger Live Desktop (Secure Crypto Portfolio & Wallet App)
1. What is Ledger Live Desktop and how does it secure my crypto?
+
Ledger Live Desktop is a Secure Crypto Portfolio and Wallet App that acts as the management interface for your crypto assets. It pairs with a hardware wallet; private keys remain on the hardware device and are never exposed to your computer or the internet. Transaction signing happens on-device, and Ledger Live Desktop provides controls for firmware verification, secure updates, and portfolio monitoring.
2. Which cryptocurrencies does Ledger Live Desktop support?
+
Ledger Live Desktop supports 350+ crypto assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and many ERC-20 tokens. The wallet app is regularly updated to add new assets and token standards so your Secure Crypto Portfolio remains flexible.
3. Can I stake and earn interest from Ledger Live Desktop?
+
Yes. Ledger Live Desktop integrates staking tools that let you delegate or stake supported tokens directly from your wallet while maintaining custody. Staking is performed with on-device confirmations for security.
4. Is Ledger Live Desktop free to use?
+
The Ledger Live Desktop Wallet App is free to download and use. Transactions, swaps, and certain third-party services may incur network or provider fees. Ledger Live Desktop itself does not charge for basic portfolio management.
5. How can I make sure my Ledger Live Desktop is indexed by search engines like Bing?
+
To help pages index quickly in Bing: use descriptive meta tags, a clear page title, valid structured data (JSON-LD), a sitemap submitted to Bing Webmaster Tools, and fast, accessible hosting. Note: we cannot guarantee how quickly Microsoft Bing will index any page — indexing speed is determined by Bing's crawlers and policies.
Practical tips for using Ledger Live Desktop as your core Secure Crypto Portfolio tool
This section provides practical, tangible tips to get the most value out of Ledger Live Desktop as a Secure Crypto Portfolio and Wallet App. These recommendations are focused on security, portfolio health, and operational best practices.
- Backup and verify your recovery phrase: Your recovery phrase is the ultimate key to your wallet. Store it offline in a secure, fire-resistant place. Do not share it and never enter it into a website or app that is not your hardware wallet.
- Enable device passphrase and PIN: Use a strong PIN and consider using a passphrase for extra protection.
- Keep firmware up-to-date: Install only authentic firmware updates validated in Ledger Live Desktop. Always verify update signatures on-device.
- Use multiple accounts for risk separation: Split large holdings into multiple accounts or devices if you require extra operational security.
- Monitor with alerts: Set up price and balance alerts inside Ledger Live Desktop to detect unexpected changes quickly.
- Integrate tax/export tools: Use the export and reporting features to simplify tax reporting and auditing for your Secure Crypto Portfolio.
Ledger Live Desktop is the center of a secure and manageable crypto workflow: hardware wallet custody plus a full-featured wallet app equals a resilient Secure Crypto Portfolio strategy.