🖥️ Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledger

Ledger® Live is the official desktop application that lets you securely manage your cryptocurrency portfolio using a Ledger hardware wallet. Whether you're using a Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X, or Ledger Stax, Ledger Live Desktop is the essential tool to get started and stay in full control of your digital assets.

🛡️ Why Use Ledger Live Desktop?

Ledger Live Desktop combines hardware-level security with a user-friendly interface, giving you the power to buy, sell, send, receive, and stake crypto—all from your own computer. Your private keys remain safely stored in your Ledger device, never exposed to your computer or the internet.

This means even if your PC is compromised, your crypto remains secure.

🧰 What You Need to Begin

Before you set up Ledger Live Desktop, make sure you have:

• A Ledger device (Nano S Plus, Nano X, or Stax)
• A USB cable (or Bluetooth for Nano X)
• A computer with internet access
• Your recovery phrase card and a pen

🧭 Step-by-Step: Getting Started

✅ 1. Download Ledger Live

Visit ledger.com/start and download Ledger Live for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux). Install it and launch the app.

✅ 2. Connect Your Ledger Device

Plug in your Ledger wallet. Choose:

• “Set up as new device” if you're starting fresh
• “Restore from recovery phrase” if you’ve used your wallet before

✅ 3. Initialize and Secure

On your Ledger device:

• Choose a secure PIN code
• Write down your 24-word recovery phrase (DO NOT save it digitally)
• Confirm words to complete the setup

Ledger Live will then verify your device to ensure it hasn’t been tampered with.

💰 Install Apps & Add Crypto Accounts

Each crypto asset requires an app on your Ledger:

• Go to “My Ledger” in the app
• Install apps for Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.
• Head to the Accounts tab and add your desired crypto

You can now send, receive, and manage assets securely.

🔑 Key Features of Ledger Live Desktop

• Multi-Coin Support: 5,500+ coins and tokens
• Portfolio Tracker: See your balance and asset allocation
• Secure Transactions: Approve every transaction on your device
• Staking: Stake coins like ETH, DOT, and SOL
• In-App Buying/Selling: Use trusted Ledger partners
• NFT Management: View Ethereum NFTs directly

🛡 Safety Tips for Ledger Live Users

• Only download Ledger Live from official sources
• Never share your 24-word recovery phrase
• Bookmark ledger.com to avoid phishing
• Regularly update your Ledger firmware and Ledger Live app

🎯 Final Thoughts

Ledger Live Desktop is the go-to platform for securely managing your crypto portfolio. Paired with a Ledger hardware wallet, it ensures your private keys are never exposed, while giving you powerful tools to grow and track your holdings.