Ledger Live Desktop® Starting Up Your Device
Ledger Live Desktop is the desktop version of Ledger's crypto-management application. Ledger now uses Ledger Wallet as the newer product name, while “Ledger Live” continues to appear across official pages and legacy materials.
The specific URL you provided is hosted on wixstudio.com rather than ledger.com, so it should not be presented as an official Ledger webpage. For device setup or software downloads, use Ledger's official resources directly.
Start With the Official Application
Ledger's official desktop application is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The official download page provides the current desktop versions and setup instructions.
After installing the application, connect your Ledger hardware device using the supported connection method for your model.
The application provides the management interface, while the physical Ledger device protects the private keys and is used to authorize transactions.
Initialize Your Ledger Device
If the device is new, follow the initialization instructions displayed by the official application and the physical device.
A typical setup includes:
Connecting the Ledger device.
Creating a device PIN.
Generating a Secret Recovery Phrase.
Confirming the recovery backup.
Completing device verification.
Installing required cryptocurrency applications.
Adding supported accounts.
Follow the instructions shown on the physical device carefully rather than relying on screenshots from an unfamiliar website.
Create a Secure PIN
The device PIN provides protection against unauthorized use of the physical Ledger.
Choose a PIN that is difficult for someone else to guess and keep it private. Never send your PIN to another person or enter it into an unfamiliar website.
Protect Your Secret Recovery Phrase
During initialization, your Ledger device generates a Secret Recovery Phrase. This is the most sensitive information associated with your wallet.
Write it down exactly as displayed by the device and keep the backup somewhere secure.
Never:
Enter your recovery phrase into a website.
Save it in cloud storage.
Photograph it.
Email it.
Send it through messaging applications.
Give it to customer support.
Share it with anyone claiming to “verify” your wallet.
Your recovery phrase should remain private and offline.
Install Cryptocurrency Applications
After setup, Ledger Wallet allows you to install applications required by supported blockchain networks.
For example, Ledger's current Bitcoin setup instructions involve downloading Ledger Wallet, connecting a Ledger signer, and adding a Bitcoin account.
The available applications depend on your Ledger model and the cryptocurrency you want to manage.
Add Your Accounts
Once the appropriate application is installed, add the cryptocurrency account through Ledger Wallet.
Your crypto assets are recorded on their respective blockchains. The Ledger device protects the private keys that allow you to control those assets; the software provides the interface for viewing and managing them.
Sending and Receiving Crypto
Ledger Wallet can be used to generate receiving addresses and prepare transactions for supported assets.
When receiving funds, confirm that the address and network are correct.
When sending cryptocurrency, review the transaction information on the physical Ledger before approving it. Ledger's security model separates the application from the hardware signing layer, allowing the device to provide the final authorization.
Check the:
Recipient address
Amount
Network
Fees
Smart-contract details, when applicable
If the information displayed on the device is unexpected, do not sign the transaction.
Ledger Live vs. Ledger Wallet
You may see both Ledger Live and Ledger Wallet while researching setup instructions.
Ledger's current documentation says Ledger Wallet is the evolution of Ledger Live. The newer name reflects the application's expanded functionality, including portfolio tracking, buying, swapping, staking, and connecting with supported DeFi services.
This explains why older tutorials may show a Ledger Live interface while current downloads and documentation use Ledger Wallet terminology.
Be Careful With the Supplied URL
The link you supplied uses a Wix Studio domain:
desktop-ledger-en.wixstudio.com
That is different from Ledger's official ledger.com domain.
A webpage should not be considered official merely because its title contains phrases such as “Ledger Live,” “Ledger Desktop,” or “Official Ledger.”
For software downloads, use Ledger's verified website:
Ledger Live / Ledger Wallet download
Ledger's official site also continues to provide a Ledger Live page containing desktop and mobile download options.
Simple Security Checklist
Before using your Ledger:
Download software from an official Ledger domain.
Initialize a new device yourself.
Keep your PIN private.
Record the recovery phrase offline.
Never share the recovery phrase.
Install blockchain applications through the official software.
Verify receiving addresses.
Review transaction details on the physical device.
Ignore unsolicited wallet-support requests.
Do not trust a third-party site simply because it uses Ledger branding.
Final Thoughts
Ledger Live Desktop provides a convenient desktop interface for managing cryptocurrency alongside a Ledger hardware signer. The product is now transitioning to the Ledger Wallet name, but Ledger Live remains visible in official resources and legacy terminology.
For the Wix Studio URL you supplied, don't describe it as an official Ledger resource. Use Ledger's actual website for downloading software and following current setup instructions.
Most importantly, keep your Secret Recovery Phrase private and verify every important transaction on the physical Ledger device before approving it.