Track crypto with the Ledger Live Desktop App — The Ledger Live Desktop App gives you an easy way to track crypto across multiple accounts and blockchains. Track crypto balances, track crypto performance, and track crypto history using the Ledger Live Desktop App interface. When you track crypto in the Ledger Live Desktop App, prices update in real-time and your portfolio view surfaces gains and losses so you can track crypto performance over time.
Send crypto securely with Ledger Live Desktop App — Use Ledger Live Desktop App to send crypto with confidence. When you send crypto using Ledger Live Desktop App, all transaction signing happens on your Ledger device so you send crypto without exposing your private keys. The Ledger Live Desktop App prepares the transaction, displays details for review, and requires on-device confirmation before you send crypto. Send crypto safely by verifying amounts and destination addresses directly on your Ledger device when using the Ledger Live Desktop App.
Receive crypto using the Ledger Live Desktop App — Receive crypto to addresses generated by the Ledger Live Desktop App and verified on-device. Always verify incoming addresses on your Ledger device to ensure you receive crypto to the correct address. The Ledger Live Desktop App makes it easy to receive crypto by showing receive addresses, QR codes, and address history so you can track incoming transfers and reconcile deposits into your Ledger accounts.
The Ledger Live Desktop App is built for secure management — track, send & receive crypto using a single trusted interface. Track crypto across Bitcoin, Ethereum and thousands of tokens, send crypto with on-device signing, and receive crypto to verified Ledger addresses. The Ledger Live Desktop App centralizes these core flows so you can focus on your crypto goals with maximum security.
Core features of the Ledger Live Desktop App
Ledger Live Desktop App offers a full feature set to track, send and receive crypto safely. The Ledger Live Desktop App includes portfolio tracking, activity history, transaction details, buy/sell integrations, staking options, and security tooling to help you track, send and receive crypto reliably.
Portfolio & tracking
Track crypto holdings and performance in the Ledger Live Desktop App. See a consolidated portfolio, drill into account-level balances, and track crypto price changes over customizable timeframes.
Send flow
Prepare transactions in the Ledger Live Desktop App and sign them on your Ledger device before you send crypto. The send flow in the Ledger Live Desktop App ensures you confirm recipient addresses on-device to avoid sending crypto to incorrect addresses.
Receive flow
Generate receive addresses with the Ledger Live Desktop App and verify them on your device. Use QR codes, copy-and-paste addresses, and track receive history inside the Ledger Live Desktop App to reconcile incoming transfers.
Download & install Ledger Live Desktop App
To download the Ledger Live Desktop App, visit the official Ledger website and choose your platform — Windows, macOS, or Linux. Download the Ledger Live Desktop App installer, verify the checksum if provided, and run the installer. After installing, open the Ledger Live Desktop App and connect your Ledger hardware wallet to complete setup. Use the Ledger Live Desktop App to add accounts and start tracking crypto, sending crypto, and receiving crypto right away.
Setting up the Ledger Live Desktop App
Setup in the Ledger Live Desktop App is guided. Open the app after installation, choose to set up a new device or connect an existing Ledger device, and follow the on-screen steps in the Ledger Live Desktop App. Add accounts for supported blockchains and sync your balances. The Ledger Live Desktop App will show your portfolio immediately and let you test sending and receiving small amounts to confirm everything works as expected.
Security & best practices for the Ledger Live Desktop App
Security is the primary reason to use the Ledger Live Desktop App with a Ledger hardware wallet. The Ledger Live Desktop App acts as the interface while your Ledger device keeps private keys offline. Never share your 24-word recovery phrase — Ledger Live Desktop App or Ledger support will never ask for it. Verify all transaction details on-device when you send crypto through the Ledger Live Desktop App. Only download the Ledger Live Desktop App from official Ledger channels and double-check URLs to prevent phishing attempts.
- Keep your recovery phrase offline and secure — do not upload it to the Ledger Live Desktop App or any website.
- Always verify addresses and transaction details on your Ledger device before confirming in the Ledger Live Desktop App.
- Download the Ledger Live Desktop App only from Ledger's official site; do not trust third-party downloads.
Ledger Live Desktop App integrations
The Ledger Live Desktop App integrates with partner services to enable buy/sell flows and swaps while keeping private keys on-device. Use the Ledger Live Desktop App to access liquidity providers for buying crypto, use swap features to exchange assets, and access staking where supported. These integrations are surfaced through the Ledger Live Desktop App UI so you can track, send and receive crypto while using partner services safely.
Frequently asked questions about the Ledger Live Desktop App
Can I track crypto from multiple Ledger devices in the Ledger Live Desktop App?
Yes — you can connect different Ledger devices to the Ledger Live Desktop App and add accounts from each device to track crypto across multiple hardware wallets.
Is the Ledger Live Desktop App safe for sending large amounts?
The Ledger Live Desktop App is designed for security: transactions are signed on-device. For sending large amounts, always double-check addresses on the Ledger device and consider testing with a small amount first when using a new address.
How do I receive crypto with the Ledger Live Desktop App?
Use the receive flow in the Ledger Live Desktop App to generate an address, verify it on your Ledger device, and share that address with the sender. Track incoming transfers in the app once they are confirmed on the blockchain.
Closing thoughts on Ledger Live Desktop App
Ledger Live Desktop App is the trusted, secure interface to track, send and receive crypto while keeping custody of your private keys on Ledger hardware wallets. Whether you are tracking crypto for long-term holding, sending crypto for payments, or receiving crypto from exchanges and peers, the Ledger Live Desktop App centralizes these flows with security-first design. Download and use the Ledger Live Desktop App to track, send and receive crypto safely today.