Manage Crypto Safely on PC & Mac with Ledger Live
Take control of your digital assets with a clean, powerful desktop experience designed for security, simplicity, and speed. Buy, sell, swap, stake, and track your portfolio across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and leading networks—without giving up your keys.
Why Ledger Live?
Ledger Live is a desktop hub that helps you manage crypto with confidence. Whether you’re new to digital assets or building a diversified portfolio, you get a streamlined toolkit for everyday tasks—without sacrificing security. Connect a compatible hardware wallet to keep your private keys offline while you transact with ease on your computer.
Security First
Keep ownership of your keys. Confirm every critical action on your hardware wallet screen to prevent spoofing or malware tricks.
Fast, Native Desktop
Built for Windows and macOS with a smooth, responsive interface—no clutter, no distractions, just your portfolio and the actions that matter.
Multi‑Network Support
Manage popular coins and tokens across multiple chains in one place. Add accounts, track balances, and switch networks in a click.
All‑in‑One Features
- Buy crypto with your preferred payment method via integrated partners.
- Swap and bridge supported assets without leaving the app.
- Stake supported coins and view real‑time rewards.
- Track your portfolio and performance across timeframes.
- Visualize fees, addresses, and confirmations before you send.
- Organize accounts, add custom tokens, and label transactions.
- Privacy‑respecting analytics and optional alerts.
Security You Can Understand
Good security isn’t about complexity—it’s about clarity and control. Ledger Live is designed around a simple principle: your private keys never leave your hardware wallet. The desktop app acts as a secure interface, letting you review, approve, and broadcast transactions while keeping the most sensitive operations offline.
Confirm destination address, amount, and fees on your device’s screen. If it doesn’t match, don’t approve—simple.
Clear transaction previews help you verify what’s happening on‑chain before you sign, reducing the chance of phishing or misclicks.
Data stays on your machine. You can export or wipe your accounts at any time. Backups and recovery are in your hands.
Best Practices Built‑In
- On‑device PIN and optional passphrase support (hardware dependent).
- Address verification on the device to avoid clipboard malware traps.
- Clear signing for supported networks and dApps.
- Granular permissions when connecting to third‑party services.
- Regular updates to add features and strengthen protections.
Remember: always keep your recovery phrase offline and private. No one from support will ever ask for it.
How It Works on Desktop
- Install Ledger Live on Windows or macOS from the official source. Launch the app and choose to set up a new device or connect an existing one.
- Connect Your Hardware Wallet with USB (or Bluetooth where supported). Follow the prompts to unlock your device.
- Add Accounts for the coins and networks you use. Ledger Live scans addresses derived from your device and displays balances.
- Transact with Confidence: when you send, swap, or stake, verify the details on your device screen and approve to broadcast.
- Track & Optimize your portfolio with breakdowns by asset and network, plus helpful performance insights.
Desktop Advantages
Using a full‑featured desktop app gives you more screen space, better visibility into fees, and smoother multitasking across accounts and networks. Ledger Live’s desktop design reduces friction by putting common actions within a click—no tab‑hunting or confusing browser extensions.
- Full keyboard shortcuts for power users.
- Clear fee controls and advanced options when you need them.
- Unified settings for security, networks, and updates.
- Stable, reliable performance for large portfolios.
Everything You Need—Nothing You Don’t
See all your holdings in one clean view. Filter by network, hide low balances, and export reports for taxes or analysis.
Use integrated partners to purchase with card or bank, and to cash out where supported—always with clear quotes and fees.
Exchange between supported assets or move across chains without juggling multiple tools.
Stake supported coins and track rewards. Keep approvals transparent with on‑device confirmation.
Understand performance and costs at a glance. Rebalance using data, not guesswork.
No invasive tracking. You choose what to share and when. Your recovery phrase never touches your computer.
What Users Say
“Ledger Live strikes the right balance: powerful features without sacrificing security. I can stake, swap, and manage multiple networks without feeling overwhelmed.”
— Alex P., long‑term investor
“Exactly what I needed for desktop. The transaction previews are clear and the on‑device confirmations give me peace of mind.”
— Priya D., active trader
Built for Everyday Use
- Quickly add new networks and tokens.
- Label and search transactions.
- Get helpful tips without the clutter.
- Update once, benefit everywhere.
Whether you HODL or rebalance weekly, Ledger Live meets you where you are.