Lédger Livé Désktop® — Starting Up Your Device | Lédgér®
Lédger Livé Désktop® — Starting Up Your Device | Lédgér®
Starting your journey with cryptocurrency security begins with proper setup and understanding of your tools. Ledger Live Desktop is the official companion application used to manage your hardware wallet, install apps, and securely handle digital assets.
This guide walks you through a presentation-style overview of how to start up your device and begin using Ledger Live Desktop effectively.
Ledger Live Desktop is a secure application designed to work with hardware wallets provided by Ledger. It acts as a centralized dashboard where users can:
Manage multiple crypto accounts
Install and uninstall crypto apps on the device
Check balances in real time
Send and receive digital assets
Monitor portfolio performance
The application is available for desktop systems and is designed with security and usability in mind.
Before starting your device, ensure you have the following ready:
A Ledger hardware wallet device
A USB cable (or Bluetooth, depending on model)
A computer with Ledger Live Desktop installed
A secure and private environment
Your recovery phrase (if restoring a device)
It is important to ensure that your setup environment is free from interruptions or unauthorized access.
To begin, install Ledger Live Desktop on your computer:
Download the application from the official source
Run the installer and follow on-screen instructions
Launch the application once installation is complete
Accept the terms and security policies
Once opened, Ledger Live Desktop will guide you through an onboarding process.
After installation, connect your hardware wallet:
Plug the device into your computer
Unlock it using your PIN code
Open Ledger Live Desktop
Select “Get Started” or “Initialize Device”
The software will automatically detect your device and begin syncing.
If your device is new:
Choose “Set up as new device”
Create a secure PIN code
Write down your 24-word recovery phrase
Confirm your recovery phrase when prompted
This step is critical, as your recovery phrase is the only backup of your wallet access.
If you already own a Ledger wallet:
Select “Restore device”
Enter your existing recovery phrase
Reinstall previously used applications
Sync your accounts through Ledger Live Desktop
This ensures continuity of your previous wallet configuration.
Once your device is ready, you can install cryptocurrency apps:
Navigate to the “Manager” section
Search for supported crypto applications
Click “Install” next to each asset
Wait for installation to complete
These apps allow you to manage different cryptocurrencies directly on your device.
After installing apps:
Go to the “Accounts” tab
Click “Add Account”
Select the cryptocurrency
Confirm synchronization with your device
Your balances and transaction history will now appear in the dashboard.
Ledger Live Desktop makes transactions straightforward:
Select an account
Click “Receive”
Verify address on your device
Share the confirmed address
Select “Send”
Enter recipient address
Confirm details on your hardware wallet
Approve transaction
All actions must be physically confirmed on the device for security.
When using Ledger Live Desktop, follow these practices:
Never share your recovery phrase
Only use official software downloads
Avoid public or unsecured Wi-Fi
Always verify transaction details on your device
Keep firmware updated
Security is the core principle of the Ledger ecosystem.
If issues occur during startup:
Reconnect the device
Restart Ledger Live Desktop
Check USB cables or ports
Update firmware and application versions
Reinstall Ledger Live if necessary
Most issues are resolved through simple reconnection or updates.
Starting up your device with Ledger Live Desktop is a structured and secure process designed to protect your digital assets from the very beginning. With proper setup, you gain full control over your cryptocurrency portfolio while maintaining high security standards.
By following these steps, users can confidently manage their assets using Ledger Live Desktop alongside hardware solutions from Ledger, ensuring a safe and efficient crypto experience.