STAGE 01
Find the right source
Navigate directly to Ledger's official website. Check the domain before downloading software and avoid installers shared through unexpected messages.
01 / UNDERSTANDING THE TOOL
What Ledger Live Desktop is designed to do
Ledger Live Desktop is companion software for supported Ledger hardware wallets. Depending on compatibility, network support, software version, and region, it can help users review accounts and manage supported crypto assets.
This independent educational page is not operated by Ledger. It does not provide wallet access, collect credentials, or distribute application installers.
02 / THE WORKFLOW
A better setup begins with verification
STAGE 02
Follow device guidance
Review current documentation for your hardware model and computer. Read prompts carefully and stop if a request looks unusual.
STAGE 03
Review before approving
Verify the recipient address, network, asset, amount, and applicable fees. Check the transaction details on your hardware wallet screen.
THE SECURITY RULE
Your recovery phrase should never be requested online.
A recovery phrase may allow someone to restore a wallet and access its assets. Never enter it into a website, share it in a message, or disclose it to someone claiming to be customer support.
03 / PRACTICAL PROTECTION
Make verification part of your routine
A secure workflow relies on deliberate checks, not just on installing software once. Take time to understand every requested action.
Before you continue
- Keep your operating system and software updated.
- Ignore urgent requests to transfer funds or disclose secrets.
- Do not approve transactions you did not initiate.
- Verify destination addresses and networks carefully.
- Use official support documentation for troubleshooting.
04 / FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Ledger Live Desktop FAQ
Where can I download Ledger Live Desktop?
Visit Ledger's official website and navigate to the Ledger Live product page for current download instructions.
Does the application replace a hardware wallet?
No. It is companion software designed to work with compatible hardware wallets. Each has a different role in the workflow.
What if a website asks for my recovery phrase?
Do not enter it. Close the page and consult documentation through a website you navigate to independently.
Where should I get technical assistance?
Use support resources linked from Ledger's official website, and check the domain before following instructions.
