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A practical desktop wallet guide

Ledger Live Desktop:
Starting Up
Your Device.

A considered first step for managing your wallet on desktop: understand the workspace, prepare your device, and know where to find instructions you can trust.

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Independent educational resource / Not official Ledger support
01 / DESKTOP SETUPRead first. Verify always.
[ 01 — OVERVIEW ]

Your desktop.
Your own pace.

Ledger Live Desktop is a companion for reviewing wallet information and supported accounts alongside a Ledger hardware wallet. It brings account views, activity, and software tools into one workspace, while the device lets you review actions that require approval.

Before opening the app, use a trusted computer, identify your device model, and find setup instructions on Ledger’s official site. Requirements and features can change; this guide points to current resources rather than replacing them.

iA note on independenceThis is an independent educational website, not a Ledger support portal. We never ask for recovery phrases, private keys, passwords, or access to your device.

[ 02 — THE WORKSPACE ]

A clear view of the essentials

Getting Started with
Ledger Live Desktop.

A desktop workspace designed to make routine account review feel more considered.

01 / 04

Portfolio overview

Review supported balances and holdings in one workspace. Market values are snapshots, not promises.

02 / 04

Account management

Organize accounts by network and purpose. Check the selected network before managing an asset.

03 / 04

Transaction history

Review past activity and transaction details. Confirm important actions independently before proceeding.

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Software maintenance

Find app and device updates. Check official guidance before beginning maintenance.

[ 03 — BEFORE YOU CONNECT ]

A safer starting sequence

Prepare with
confidence.

Make these checks before you set up Ledger Live Desktop. For exact button-by-button steps, defer to the current official instructions for your device.

Browse Ledger Support
  1. 01

    Start with official sources

    Type ledger.com yourself, then navigate to the Ledger Live download or support page. Avoid sponsored lookalikes and unsolicited links.

  2. 02

    Check your computer

    Review current operating-system requirements and connection options on Ledger’s official page. Update your computer and use a trusted connection.

  3. 03

    Follow device-specific guidance

    Choose instructions for your exact hardware-wallet model. Follow each step and read device prompts before confirming.

  4. 04

    Verify before you continue

    Match the software source and device prompts to official instructions. If something seems unexpected, stop and contact Ledger Support.

[ 04 — SECURITY FIRST ]

Your security is not a shortcut

Verify the source.
Protect your phrase.

Install software only through Ledger’s official website. Check the address and follow its verification instructions. If a download or prompt seems unfamiliar, use official support and ignore urgent unsolicited messages.

Your recovery phrase is your wallet backup. Keep it private, offline, and in your control. No support agent, site, or app needs you to share it. If a device prompt differs from official guidance, stop and confirm first.

No recovery phrase. No private keys. Never requested here.
[ 05 — GOOD TO KNOW ]

A few quick answers

Questions,
clarified.

For account-specific help or the newest instructions, go straight to Ledger’s official support resources.

Official support
01Where should I download Ledger Live Desktop?

Navigate directly to Ledger’s official website and verify the domain. Avoid third-party mirrors and unexpected download links.

02Is this an official Ledger support page?

No. Device / Notes is independent and not affiliated with Ledger. Use Ledger’s site for official instructions.

03Do I need my recovery phrase to use desktop software?

Never enter or share your recovery phrase. Keep it private and offline; support should not ask for it.

04What should I do if my device is not detected?

Follow Ledger’s current model-specific troubleshooting guidance. Ignore unsolicited support messages.

05Can I use Ledger Live Desktop without a hardware wallet?

Features depend on your setup and software version. Check official documentation for supported workflows.

06How should I approach a device or app update?

Read Ledger’s current instructions for your model. Never share your recovery phrase during an update.

Start from a trusted place

Ready when
you are.

Use Ledger’s official resources for current downloads, requirements, and model-specific setup instructions.

Visit Ledger Live