Ledger Desktop — Pro-Level Security, Professional UX
Ledger Desktop is the professional desktop application designed to work together with Ledger hardware wallets such as the Ledger Nano X and Nano S Plus. It provides a dark-mode dashboard tailored for active traders, portfolio managers, and advanced users who need quick insights, reliable signing workflows, and a secure environment where private keys remain isolated on the hardware device.
This landing page focuses on why Ledger Desktop is the preferred choice when combining best-in-class security with an ergonomic, performance-oriented interface. The desktop app orchestrates account management, app installation on the device, transaction previews, and portfolio analytics — while every cryptographic signature is executed inside the Ledger device itself.
Key Features
All transactions are signed on-device. Your private keys never leave the secure element.
Track balances, price movements, and 24h changes across supported assets at a glance.
Interact with staking protocols and DeFi services securely via signed approvals.
Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux with consistent updates and firmware management.
How It Works
Download the official Ledger Desktop installer from the Ledger website, connect your Ledger Nano via USB or Bluetooth (Nano X), and follow the setup flow to install the desired blockchain apps on your device. Add accounts and confirm transactions: the desktop app sends a transaction request while the Ledger device displays details and requires physical confirmation for signing.
- Download Ledger Desktop for your OS.
- Connect and unlock your Ledger device.
- Install blockchain apps on the device using the desktop app.
- Add accounts, preview transactions, and approve on-device.
Why Use Ledger Desktop?
Ledger Desktop blends the assurance of hardware-level isolation with a pro-grade dashboard. Unlike browser wallets or custodial solutions, Ledger ensures that private keys are never exposed to the host computer or the internet — a critical safeguard for high-value operations. The dark UI minimizes eye strain during long trading sessions while providing efficient access to wallet actions, quick-swap flows, and staking tools.
Ready to secure your trading and portfolio workflows with hardware-backed signing?
Security Tips
- Always verify you download from the official ledger.com domain.
- Keep firmware and desktop app updated; check release notes before upgrades.
- Store your recovery phrase offline in a secure, tamper-evident location.