Core Capabilities
Live Portfolio Tracking
Monitor market movements and asset performance with real-time responsive data.
Global Asset Manager
Unify and secure over 5,500 coins and tokens within one powerful interface.
Native Staking Yield
Grow your holdings directly from your hardware wallet with secure staking.
Web3 Portal Bridge
Access decentralized apps safely while maintaining complete custody of your keys.
Secure by Design, Hardened by Architecture
Ledger devices utilize a certified Secure Element (SE) chip, specifically engineered to withstand sophisticated physical attacks and keep your private keys isolated from any online threats.
Every transaction is verified offline and signed directly on the device. By requiring physical confirmation on the hardware itself, your assets remain safe even if your computer is compromised.
Secure Setup Guide
Establish your secure blockchain portal on your desktop. Follow these verified steps to synchronize your hardware wallet and manage assets.
01
Secure Installation
Securely download and install the official app to initialize your connection to the blockchain network.
02
Device Sync
Connect your hardware wallet to verify identity and establish a cold-storage bridge.
03
Account Setup
Organize your assets and define secure accounts across multiple blockchain networks.
04
Secure Execution
Send and receive assets with one-click physical verification for total transaction control.
Security & Technical FAQ
Ledger Live Desktop is fully compatible with Windows 10 (64-bit) or newer, macOS 10.14 or newer, and major Linux distributions such as Ubuntu 20.04. Mobile users can also sync with Ledger Live on iOS and Android for on-the-go management.
Which desktop operating systems are supported by Ledger Live?
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While Ledger Live doesn't natively create multi-sig accounts, it supports signing for multi-sig setups via integrations with trusted providers like Gnosis Safe. This allows professional-grade security by requiring multiple approvals for high-value transactions.
Does Ledger Live support multi-signature (Multi-sig) accounts?
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The desktop guide details support for over 50 blockchains natively, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Polkadot. Thousands of ERC-20, BEP-20, and TRC-20 tokens are also supported directly within the Ledger Live interface for seamless management.
What blockchain networks and assets are supported?
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Your private keys never leave the hardware device. Ledger Live sends transaction data to your Ledger; you verify it on the device screen itself, and the Secure Element chip signs it offline. Only the signature is returned to your computer, keeping keys immune to online threats.
How are my private keys isolated during the signing process?
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Always verify all transaction details on your device's screen, keep your recovery phrase offline and hidden, never share your PIN, and ensure you only download Ledger Live from the official ledger.com portal to prevent phishing attacks.
Best practices for securing your Ledger Live setup?
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