The **Ledger Live Desktop** application is the primary, most feature-rich interface for managing your device. It provides secure **Ledger Live Login**, critical firmware updates, and comprehensive **Ledger Live Wallet** control.
The **Ledger Live Desktop** client is the ONLY safe and supported method for updating your device's firmware. This maintains the highest security standards for your **Ledger Live Wallet**.
Easily install, manage, and remove the blockchain apps (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum) required to use your crypto. This is simpler and faster on the **Ledger Live Desktop** than on mobile.
Access sophisticated features like staking, lending, and managing large portfolios, providing a better overview and control than the more constrained **Ledger Live App**.
Every secure interaction starts with **Ledger.com/start**. This entry point ensures you get the legitimate **Ledger Live Download**, which is the first step toward your **Ledger Live Login**.
Always verify the digital signature of the installer after downloading. The official **Ledger Live Desktop** client is securely signed, protecting your computer and your future **Ledger Live Wallet**.
Logging into **Ledger Live** is not like a traditional password login. It involves connecting your hardware wallet via USB and entering your PIN on the device, ensuring the private keys never touch your computer's OS.
Yes, for critical tasks. While the **Ledger Live App** is great for viewing your portfolio and initiating transactions, **Ledger Live Desktop** is essential for firmware updates and more complex management of your **Ledger Live Wallet**.
You can open the **Ledger Live Desktop** application and set a password to access a 'read-only' mode for checking balances, but you cannot perform secure actions (like sending crypto or changing settings) without connecting your hardware wallet and completing the device PIN input.
The safest way is to visit **Ledger.com/start** and follow the explicit download instructions provided there. Never download the software from third-party sites or email links.