Ledger® Live: Desktop® — Getting Started
The Ledger Live Desktop app is an essential tool for anyone serious about cryptocurrency security. Unlike mobile or web wallets, the desktop version offers a more secure and stable environment for managing your Ledger hardware wallet.
Ledger Live Desktop supports a wide range of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and ERC-20 tokens. Its intuitive interface provides an easy way to monitor balances, send and receive funds, and track transaction history. All operations are securely verified on the connected Ledger device, keeping private keys offline at all times.
Security features of Ledger Live Desktop include PIN protection, passphrase-enabled hidden wallets, and seamless firmware updates. The desktop platform also integrates with Ledger Bridge when needed, ensuring secure communication between your device and your computer.
For advanced users, Ledger Live Desktop offers portfolio tracking, multi-account management, and support for staking certain cryptocurrencies. This combination of functionality, security, and usability makes it the most reliable way to manage a Ledger wallet.
By choosing Ledger Live Desktop, users benefit from a secure, comprehensive, and easy-to-use platform, allowing them to control their crypto assets confidently while taking advantage of Ledger’s full range of security features.