ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
DESKTOP WALLET EXPERIENCE
Discover how Ledger Live Desktop can fit into a secure cryptocurrency management routine. Learn about account organization, asset monitoring, device connectivity, transaction review, and everyday wallet security.
Ledger Live Desktop provides a desktop-based interface for managing supported Ledger hardware wallets and cryptocurrency accounts. It can make routine wallet tasks easier to organize by bringing account information, supported assets, applications, and transaction activity into one familiar environment.
A hardware wallet and its companion software serve different purposes. The desktop application provides the interface for managing supported wallet functions, while the physical device is used for important security operations and transaction confirmations.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
A well-structured desktop wallet experience can make recurring tasks easier to understand and review.
ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
ASSET VISIBILITY
APPLICATIONS
TRANSACTION REVIEW
THE DESKTOP WORKFLOW
Connect a compatible Ledger hardware wallet and follow the current instructions for your device and software version.
Review available accounts and use the desktop interface to keep supported wallet activity easier to manage.
Before an important action, take a moment to examine the information displayed by the desktop application.
When required, compare transaction information on the physical hardware wallet before approving the action.
SECURITY LAYER
Obtain Ledger software from trusted official sources. Avoid downloads promoted through suspicious advertisements, unsolicited messages, or unfamiliar websites.
Keep recovery information private and offline. Never provide a recovery phrase to a website, application, message, or person claiming that it is needed for wallet verification.
Do not rely solely on your computer screen. Carefully review important transaction details on the hardware wallet before confirming.
AVOID COMMON ERRORS
Read each device instruction carefully and use the current guidance applicable to your specific Ledger model.
Be cautious when someone unexpectedly asks for wallet credentials, recovery information, or remote access to your computer.
Pay attention to legitimate application and firmware updates while avoiding unofficial update files.
Unexpected prompts, unfamiliar addresses, or unusual transaction information are reasons to stop and verify before proceeding.