Ledger Live Desktop is a companion application that helps users view supported crypto accounts and interact with a Ledger hardware wallet from a computer. After obtaining the app through Ledger’s official website, check that the publisher and download source are genuine before installing. Open the app, follow its setup guidance, and connect your device using a trusted cable. Keep device firmware and the app current, but only install updates through official channels.
A portfolio overview can bring account balances and activity into one place, while availability and displayed values may vary by asset, network, and market conditions. To receive funds, choose the correct account and network, then verify the address on the hardware wallet screen. Before sending, carefully review the recipient, amount, and network fee. The address shown on your device—not an unexpected message or copied instruction—is the one to trust.
Your recovery phrase is the master key to your assets. Write it down privately, store it offline, and never enter it into a website, share it with support, or photograph it. A hardware wallet keeps signing authority separate from your computer, but it cannot make every choice safe: suspicious links, impersonation, and mistaken transfers remain real risks. Start with a small test transaction when appropriate, pause before signing, and remember that crypto prices can move sharply. Ledger Live can help organize activity; informed, careful decisions remain yours.