> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://livedesktop.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Ledger Live Desktop®

## Ledger Live – A Simple Guide to Managing Your Crypto

Managing cryptocurrency becomes easier when your wallet, accounts, transactions, and portfolio information are available through one familiar interface. Ledger Live was created as the companion software for Ledger hardware wallets, giving users a convenient way to interact with supported digital assets while approving important actions through their physical device. Ledger currently describes the product as Ledger Wallet, formerly known as Ledger Live, so users may encounter both names when searching for the software.

For people specifically looking for **Ledger Live Desktop**, the desktop version is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

## What Is Ledger Live?

Ledger Live is a crypto management application designed to work alongside compatible Ledger hardware wallets. Instead of treating the software as a replacement for the hardware device, users can think of it as the interface used to view accounts, manage supported assets, and prepare transactions.

The hardware wallet remains an important part of the security process because transactions can be reviewed and approved on the physical device. This setup gives users a practical combination of software convenience and hardware-based control.

The platform supports a broad range of cryptocurrencies and tokens, with availability depending on the specific asset, network, device, and service.

## Ledger Live Desktop for Computer Users

**Ledger Live Desktop** is a useful option for people who prefer managing their crypto from a computer. The larger display can make it easier to review balances, organize accounts, check transaction activity, and follow wallet instructions.

Official desktop downloads are provided for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Users should always obtain the application through Ledger's official website rather than downloading installers from unfamiliar third-party pages.

## How to Get Started With Ledger Live

### Connect Your Ledger Device

After installing the appropriate application, connect your compatible Ledger hardware wallet and follow the setup instructions. If the device is new, complete its initialization before managing cryptocurrency accounts.

### Add Supported Accounts

The application can help you add accounts for supported networks and assets. Some cryptocurrencies require the relevant application to be installed on the Ledger device before an account can be managed.

### Check Your Portfolio

Once accounts are connected, you can review balances and transaction history from the application. Having multiple accounts in one interface can make it easier to understand your overall crypto holdings.

### Send and Receive Crypto

Ledger Live can be used to prepare cryptocurrency transactions. When receiving funds, verify that you are using the correct account and network. When sending assets, carefully check the recipient address, network, amount, and other transaction details before approving the transaction on your Ledger device.

## Security Should Come First

A hardware wallet is only one part of a secure crypto strategy. Your recovery phrase, PIN, and physical device should be protected carefully. Never disclose your recovery phrase to another person or enter it into a website, online form, email, or unexpected application.

Be particularly cautious with fake support accounts, phishing messages, and websites that imitate Ledger. If someone asks for your recovery phrase to “verify,” “unlock,” or “restore” your wallet, stop and investigate before doing anything.

Transaction verification is equally important. Take time to compare important details on your Ledger device before approving an operation.

## Explore More Features

Depending on your location, device, and supported assets, Ledger's software ecosystem can provide access to portfolio management and additional crypto services. Ledger also provides a Discover section containing selected applications that connect users with parts of the wider Web3 ecosystem.

## Final Thoughts

Ledger Live provides a convenient way to interact with a Ledger hardware wallet, while **Ledger Live Desktop** offers a straightforward computer-based experience. By downloading software from official sources, protecting your recovery information, checking transaction details, and learning how each feature works, you can develop better habits for managing digital assets.