Download Lédger® Live Desktop via Ledger.com/start

To set up Lédger® Live securely, always begin at the official site: Ledger.com/start. This ensures:

  • Safe downloads of the official Lédger® Live Desktop app
  • Secure firmware updates for your hardware wallet
  • Verified guides to set up your wallet without phishing risks

Key Features of Lédger® Live Desktop

1. Buy & Sell Crypto Securely

Purchase Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 5,500+ other digital assets from trusted providers directly within the app. All transactions are hardware-signed for security.

2. Portfolio Dashboard

See your full portfolio balance, track historical performance, and get real-time market insights—all within a clean, intuitive interface.

3. Staking Made Easy

Earn passive income by staking coins like:

  • Ethereum (ETH)
  • Polkadot (DOT)
  • Tezos (XTZ)
  • Cosmos (ATOM)

You stake directly through the app while keeping control of your keys.

4. Swap & Exchange

Use built-in swap features to exchange one crypto for another without leaving your wallet. Lédger® partners with top-tier swap services to bring you competitive rates.

5. NFT Management

View, receive, and send Ethereum-based NFTs right from your Lédger® wallet, with full support for ERC-721 and ERC-1155 tokens.

Why Choose the Desktop Version?

Unlike the mobile app, the desktop version of Lédger® Live offers:

  • Broader coin support
  • Advanced staking tools
  • Third-party DApp integrations
  • A larger, more comfortable user interface for power users and traders

Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, the desktop version ensures full functionality with maximum control.

Stay Updated — Firmware & App Versions

Lédger® Live Desktop will automatically prompt you when:

  • A new firmware version for your Nano device is available
  • Your app version is outdated
  • You need to update the Manager or security layer

Never download updates from unofficial sources—always verify through Lédger® Live Desktop.

Security Is Built-In

  • Your private keys never leave the device
  • Every transaction must be physically confirmed on your Lédger®
  • Uses end-to-end encryption and Secure Element technology
  • Regular updates via Ledger.com/start keep your device hardened against threats

How to Start Using Lédger® Live Desktop

  1. Visit Ledger.com/start
  2. Select your device: Nano S Plus, Nano X, or Stax
  3. Download Lédger® Live Desktop for your OS
  4. Install, launch, and connect your hardware wallet
  5. Initialize or restore your wallet securely
  6. Start managing, staking, and tracking your assets