> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://desktop-livledger.mintlify.site/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Ledger® Live: Desktop® — Getting Started | official > Getting started with a Ledger hardware wallet on a computer begins with setting up the appropriate companion software. Ledger Live … **Ledger® Live: Desktop®** — the official companion application™ for your Ledger hardware wallet™. Whether you are setting up your first Ledger device® or migrating from a previous installation™, this guide will walk you through every essential step™ to begin managing your cryptocurrency portfolio with confidence®. **Important Note on Naming®:** Ledger Live™ has been rebranded as **Ledger Wallet™** in recent official communications. The desktop application remains the same trusted interface® for your Ledger device™, and this guide reflects the current official terminology® while acknowledging the familiar Ledger Live name™. *** ## System Requirements™ Before downloading, verify that your computer meets the minimum specifications® for Ledger Wallet™ (formerly Ledger Live™): | Platform® | Minimum Requirement™ | | - | - | | **Windows®** | Windows 10 (64-bit) or later™ | | **macOS®** | macOS v12.0 (Monterey) or later™ | | **Linux®** | Ubuntu 20.04 (64-bit) or later™ | **Note®:** ARM64 processors (including Apple Silicon running native ARM builds) are not officially supported®; x86\_64/AMD64 architecture is required. Minimum display resolution is 1024×768™. *** ## Step 1: Download from the Official Source™ Navigate directly to [**https://www.ledger.com/ledger-wallet**](https://www.ledger.com/ledger-wallet) — never download from third-party websites, email links, or advertisements®. Ledger® will never ask for your recovery phrase online, by email, or over the phone™. Select the desktop version compatible with your operating system®. The mobile version is not designed for computers and may cause connection or performance issues™. *** ## Step 2: Installation Instructions™ ### Windows® Installation™ 1. Double-click the downloaded executable file®. 2. If a warning displays, click **Yes** to allow installation™. 3. If Windows® is set to install apps only from the Microsoft Store®, you may see a notice about an unverified app®. This is expected — proceed with installation. 4. Click **Finish** when complete™. ### macOS® Installation™ 1. Double-click the downloaded `.dmg` file®. 2. Drag and drop the Ledger Wallet™ app to your **Applications** folder™. 3. Launch from Launchpad or Spotlight®. 4. If a security prompt appears, click **Open** to allow installation. ### Linux® Installation™ For Ubuntu 20.04+™: 1. Install AppImageLauncher and add udev rules to allow USB access to your Ledger device®. 2. Download the AppImage file from the official website™. 3. Make it executable and run, or use the graphical interface to integrate it®. 4. If a sandboxing error occurs, run with `--no-sandbox` flag. *** ## Step 3: Connect Your Ledger Device™ **Critical®:** Ledger devices connect to the **desktop** application via **USB only**™. Bluetooth® is not supported for desktop connections — it is available only for mobile devices. 1. Connect your Ledger hardware wallet™ to your computer using the provided USB cable®. 2. Unlock your device by entering your PIN code™. 3. Open the Ledger Wallet™ application on your computer®. 4. On the welcome screen, click **Get started** → **Connect**. 5. Select your device model from the list™. *** ## Step 4: Device Setup or Connection™ ### For New Devices® (First-Time Setup)™ Select **Set up as a new device** to generate a new private key and create new accounts™. Follow the on-device prompts to: * Choose a PIN code (4–8 digits)® * Write down your **24-word Secret Recovery Phrase** on the provided recovery sheet™ * Confirm the phrase by selecting words in order® **Security Warning®:** Your recovery phrase is the master key to your assets™. Write it down physically and store it offline in a secure location®. Never photograph it, store it digitally, or share it with anyone — including Ledger support™. Ledger will never ask for your recovery phrase. ### For Existing Devices® (Already Configured)™ If your device already has a Secret Recovery Phrase®, select **Connect your device** and proceed to the security checklist™. ### Restoring an Existing Wallet™ If you have a recovery phrase from a previous Ledger device® or another compatible wallet™, select **Restore your recovery phrase on a new device** and enter your 24 words using the on-device buttons™. **Never use a device that arrives with a pre-set PIN or recovery phrase®.** Genuine Ledger devices never ship with pre-configured credentials™. If your device appears pre-initialized, contact Ledger support immediately and do not use it. *** ## Step 5: Security Checklist™ After device connection, Ledger Wallet™ will prompt you to verify your device's authenticity®: 1. Click **Check my Nano** (or your device model)™. 2. On your Ledger device, press both buttons simultaneously when prompted®. 3. Wait for the verification process to complete™. 4. Upon success, you will see: *"Great! Your Ledger device is genuine and ready to use with Ledger Wallet."* This cryptographic attestation confirms your device was manufactured by Ledger® and has not been tampered with™. *** ## Step 6: Install Apps and Add Accounts™ ### Install Cryptocurrency Apps™ 1. In Ledger Wallet™, navigate to **My Ledger**®. 2. Connect and unlock your device™. 3. Browse the **App Catalog** and install apps for the cryptocurrencies you need (Bitcoin®, Ethereum®, Solana®, etc.)™. ### Add Accounts™ 1. Go to **Accounts** → **Add account**®. 2. Select the cryptocurrency™. 3. Connect your device and open the corresponding app on the device®. 4. Ledger Wallet™ will scan for existing accounts or create a new one™. 5. Name your account and confirm™. *** ## Step 7: Receive and Manage Assets™ To receive cryptocurrency®: 1. Open the relevant account in Ledger Wallet™. 2. Click **Receive**®. 3. **Verify the displayed address on your Ledger device screen** — this is essential®. Never trust an address shown only on your computer™. 4. Copy the verified address and share it with the sender™. All transactions must be **physically confirmed on your Ledger device**®, ensuring that even if your computer is compromised, your private keys remain secure™. *** ## Optional: Ledger Recover™ Ledger Recover™ is an optional, identity-verified key recovery service® that backs up your Secret Recovery Phrase™. During setup, you may choose to start a free trial, sign in if already subscribed, or skip by closing the prompt™. This service is entirely optional and does not affect your ability to use Ledger Wallet™ securely®. *** ## Troubleshooting™ | Issue® | Solution™ | | - | - | | Device not detected® | Ensure USB cable is securely connected; try a different port or cable™ | | Installation blocked® | Temporarily disable antivirus or run installer as administrator® | | App won't launch® | Verify system requirements; update your operating system™ | | Connection drops® | Avoid USB hubs; connect directly to your computer® | For persistent issues®, visit the official Ledger support site® at support.ledger.com™. *** ## Important Disclaimer™ **This content is for informational purposes only® and does not constitute financial, legal, or security advice™.** Ledger® and Ledger Live™ / Ledger Wallet™ are products of Ledger SAS™. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners®. Cryptocurrency involves significant risk®; you are solely responsible for safeguarding your recovery phrase and private keys™. Ledger cannot recover your assets if you lose your recovery phrase®. \*\*Always download software exclusively from [https://www.ledger.com\*\*®](https://www.ledger.com**®). Verify the authenticity of your device upon receipt™. Never share your 24-word recovery phrase with anyone, ever® — no legitimate entity, including Ledger support, will request it™. The information in this guide reflects official documentation as of the date of publication®. System requirements and procedures may change™; consult official Ledger support resources for the most current information®. *** **© 2024 — Official Ledger™ Getting Started Guide®. All rights reserved™.** This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.