What is Ledger Live Desktop?

Ledger Live Desktop is Ledger's desktop application for managing hardware wallet accounts (Ledger devices). It keeps your private keys offline while letting you view balances, receive/send cryptocurrencies, install apps on your Ledger device, and perform firmware updates through a clean interface.

Official overview and getting started instructions. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Latest updates & releases

Ledger publishes regular desktop releases with UI improvements, bug fixes, and critical security patches. The application receives incremental updates — always check the official Release Notes and update Ledger Live from the official site to stay current.

Recent release notes and version listings (Ledger Support). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Download & verify (must-read)

Always download Ledger Live Desktop from Ledger's official download page: ledger.com/ledger-live/download. Ledger provides SHA512 signatures you can compare to verify the installer you downloaded.

Never enter your seed phrase into any app or website — legitimate Ledger software never asks for it.

Official download & signature verification pages. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Security: Fake apps & best practices

Threat actors have distributed counterfeit Ledger installers designed to steal seed phrases and credentials. Protect yourself by: downloading only from the official site, verifying installer hashes, keeping OS and antivirus updated, and never sharing your recovery phrase.

If an app ever asks for your 24-word recovery phrase, it's a scam — never provide it.

Recent reporting and warnings about fake Ledger apps. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

System requirements & compatibility

Ledger Live Desktop supports modern 64-bit Windows, macOS, and mainstream Linux distributions. Note: some ARM-based computers and Chromebooks may not be supported — check Ledger's system requirements before installing.

System requirements & compatibility notes. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Key features

  • Account & portfolio overview for thousands of assets
  • Secure firmware updates via the My Ledger flow
  • App management for your Ledger device (install/uninstall apps)
  • Transaction history, staking, and swap integrations
  • Optional features like Ledger Sync and Ledger Multisig (where available)

Feature and product documentation. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}