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Ledger Live Desktop – Secure Your Crypto with Confidence

This guide shows you how to download, install and use Ledger Live Desktop with your hardware wallet. Follow each step to ensure you get full control over your crypto securely.

Note: Always use the official download source and never share your recovery phrase with anyone.

Official Download Page Walkthrough Steps

What is Ledger Live Desktop?

Ledger Live Desktop is the official companion application for your hardware crypto wallet. It allows you to view your portfolio, manage crypto assets, send and receive coins, install device apps, and stay in control — all while keeping your private keys offline and secure. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Setup Walk-through: Download & Launch

  1. Visit the official site: Head to ledger.com/start to download the correct installer for your operating system. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  2. Install the application: Run the installer and open Ledger Live Desktop. Ensure the domain is correct and you aren’t installing unverified software. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  3. Connect your hardware wallet: Use the supplied USB cable (or Bluetooth if supported) to connect your device. Unlock it using your PIN. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  4. Initialize the device: If it's new, choose “Set up as a new device.” Create a secure PIN and write down the 24-word recovery phrase. Never store it digitally. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  5. Add crypto accounts: In Ledger Live Desktop go to “Accounts”, pick your asset, install the app on the device if prompted, and the account appears in the app. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  6. Troubleshooting & verifying authenticity: If anything seems off — installer from unknown source, app asks for recovery phrase, mismatched device checks — stop and verify. Fake apps are common. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Security Essentials & Best Practices

Security remains the most critical part of your crypto journey. Many threats are aimed at desktop wallet users, including fake versions of Ledger Live designed to phish your recovery phrase. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Verified source only

Always download from the official domain and avoid links in ads or search results that look unfamiliar.

Secure your PIN & device

Your hardware wallet PIN protects access to the device — choose a strong PIN and treat the device like a vault.

Backup & recovery phrase

Write down your recovery phrase on paper or a durable metal backup; never digitize it and never share it.

Blog – Ledger Live Desktop: In-Depth Feature Guide

Why Ledger Live Desktop matters for safe crypto management

When you use Ledger Live Desktop together with your hardware device, the sensitive operations (like signing transactions) happen on the device itself — not the computer. This separation ensures that even if your computer is compromised, the private keys remain offline and safe.

What if things go wrong? Common issues & how to fix

  • Device not detected: Try restarting the app, reconnecting the USB cable, or using a different port.
  • Installer won’t open: On macOS, check “Security & Privacy” to allow apps from identified developers. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
  • Unexpected request for recovery phrase: This is likely a scam. Close the app, uninstall, and verify you have the genuine version. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Further reading & official resources