Portfolio overview
Review supported assets and account balances in one place. Values and availability can depend on the selected accounts, network conditions, and the information currently provided by connected services.
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A considered starting point
Ledger Live Desktop — Device Preparation and Wallet Management.
Ledger Live Desktop brings account information and supported wallet tools into a desktop view. This independent guide explains where to verify current software details, what to prepare before connecting a device, and how to approach common setup questions—with security and source-checking at the center.
Read the setup sequence ↓01 / SCOPEDESKTOP GUIDE
02 / PROCESSDEVICE SETUP
03 / PRIORITYSECURITY BASICS
01 — ORIENTATION
Understanding Ledger Live Desktop
A single interface for reviewing wallet information—paired with a hardware device for protected approvals.
Ledger Live Desktop is the computer application within Ledger’s wallet ecosystem. Depending on supported assets and the accounts you add, it can present portfolio information, account-level details, and activity. The exact features, availability, and interface may change over time.
Think of the application as a management and information layer, not a substitute for careful verification. A connected device displays and confirms sensitive actions. Take time to compare transaction details on the device itself, and use official Ledger product and support pages for current instructions.
Account management
Organize accounts by asset and keep a clear view of which accounts are connected to your device. Adding an account is guided in the app; sensitive approvals still require confirmation on the hardware wallet.
↗Transaction history
Inspect activity by account to understand incoming and outgoing transactions. Network processing times and displayed status may vary, so verify important activity using the relevant network explorer.
↗Software maintenance
Use the application’s supported update flow to keep its components current. Read update notes and compatibility details before changing software, and never treat an unexpected prompt as proof of authenticity.
↗02 — BEFORE YOU CONNECT
Find official information, then check compatibility
Four deliberate checks help separate current guidance from assumptions.
Start from Ledger support
Visit the official Ledger support site directly and search for Ledger Live Desktop product information. Avoid sponsored search results, unsolicited messages, and links from unfamiliar posts.
Check system requirements
Open the current installation or troubleshooting article and confirm the supported operating-system version and architecture for your computer. Requirements can change; use the latest official guidance rather than an old saved checklist.
Confirm the source and release
Follow only the official Ledger.com route to the application information. Compare any release or update instructions with Ledger’s published guidance before proceeding, and pause if the page, publisher, or prompt seems inconsistent.
Prepare the device
Connect your Ledger device using a trusted cable, unlock it yourself, and read each on-device prompt carefully. The desktop application cannot replace the device’s confirmation for protected actions.
03 — DIAGNOSTICS
Troubleshooting common setup questions
Start with low-risk checks. Escalate through official support rather than improvising around security prompts.
Installer will not open
Confirm your operating-system version is currently supported and that the installer came from Ledger’s official route. Revisit the latest help article for platform-specific steps. Avoid bypassing system warnings for files from an unverified source.
Device is not detected
Check that the cable supports data, try a different port, unlock the device, and close software that may already be using it. Watch the device screen for a confirmation prompt. Then follow Ledger’s up-to-date USB troubleshooting guidance.
SECURITY / NON-NEGOTIABLE
KEEPYour recovery phrase stays private.
Never type, photograph, share, or enter your recovery phrase into Ledger Live, a website, a support chat, or a search form. Anyone requesting it is not helping you verify your device. Download software only by navigating to Ledger’s official website or support center yourself; avoid direct-message links, lookalike domains, and unexpected update files. When in doubt, stop and verify through official support.
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04 — QUICK ANSWERS
Ledger Live Desktop FAQs
Answers are a starting point, not a replacement for current product documentation.
01Why does Ledger Live Desktop not recognize my device?+
Try a known data-capable cable and another USB port, close other wallet applications, and unlock the device. Check for a device prompt that needs approval. If recognition still fails, use the current official connection troubleshooting article.
02What if installation is blocked?+
First verify you are following Ledger’s current official installation guidance and that your operating system is supported. Do not disable security protections just to force an unfamiliar installer to run; consult official support if the issue continues.
03Are balances or activity always immediate?+
Not necessarily. Network congestion, account synchronization, and data-provider delays can affect what appears in the desktop view. Check a relevant network explorer for transaction status and consult official support for persistent discrepancies.