What is the difference between Ledger Live Desktop and Mobile?

The Ledger Live Desktop version generally offers a more comprehensive interface for portfolio tracking and management. The mobile app provides convenient, on-the-go access to check balances and initiate transactions. Both versions offer the same core security when paired with your hardware wallet.

Ledger Live App: Your Secure Gateway to Crypto & Web3

Ledger Live App: The Secure Bridge to Web3

Seamlessly manage, grow, and secure your crypto portfolio with the official Ledger Live Wallet companion software. Your private keys stay offline, always.

Ledger Live Download: Get Started

What is Ledger Live? (The Ultimate Companion)

The Ledger Live App is the official desktop and mobile application developed by Ledger to interface with your Ledger hardware security device. It is not a wallet in the traditional sense, but rather a secure interface for your Ledger Live Wallet. Crucially, Ledger Live never holds your private keys; those keys remain encrypted and offline within your Ledger Nano or Stax device. This fundamental design ensures that all complex operations, like portfolio tracking, transaction initiation, and asset management, are performed seamlessly, while the critical signing action is done in the secure, isolated environment of your hardware device.

Complete Crypto Management in One Place

Ledger Live transcends simple storage, evolving into an all-in-one platform for your digital asset journey. Within the application, you can easily:

**Portfolio Tracking:** Get a real-time, consolidated view of your entire portfolio across all supported accounts.
**Transactions:** Effortlessly send and receive over 5,500 coins and tokens.
**Buy, Swap, & Sell:** Through secure third-party partners integrated directly into Ledger Live, you can acquire new assets, exchange one for another, or liquidate holdings without moving your keys.
**Earn & Stake:** Put assets like ETH, DOT, and SOL to work directly in the app to earn rewards, maintaining full custody of your private keys throughout the process.
**NFT Gallery:** View, receive, and securely manage your Ethereum and Polygon NFTs.

Access Anywhere: Desktop and Mobile

The application is highly accessible. You can utilize the full-featured Ledger Live Desktop version on Windows, macOS, or Linux, connecting your device via USB. For on-the-go management, the mobile version is available on iOS and Android. Users of the Ledger Nano X can benefit from Bluetooth connectivity on mobile devices, enhancing portability.

To start, always navigate to the official setup page: Ledger.com/start. This portal provides the genuine link for your Ledger Live Download and walks you through the initial hardware setup, including PIN creation and crucial 24-word recovery phrase backup. A critical security point: since your Ledger device is your key, there is no traditional email/password Ledger Live Login; access is secured by connecting and unlocking your physical device.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I perform the Ledger Live Download safely?

The safest way is to go to the official setup page, Ledger.com/start. This ensures you receive the genuine Ledger Live App installer for your operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux for the Ledger Live Desktop, or the official app stores for mobile). Never download the application from unverified sources.

Is Ledger Live a traditional Ledger Live Wallet with a login?

No, Ledger Live is an interface, not a custodial wallet. There is no traditional email/password Ledger Live Login. Your security relies entirely on your physical Ledger device and its PIN. The Ledger Live App simply reads the public data from the blockchain and prepares transactions, which must be approved and signed offline by your Ledger device.

Which devices support the Ledger Live App?

The Ledger Live Desktop application is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. The mobile app is available for both iOS and Android. It is the central companion for all Ledger hardware wallets, including the Nano S Plus, Nano X, and Stax.