Secure Ledger Live desktop login — what to expect

Ledger Live desktop connects to your Ledger hardware wallet and lets you manage accounts, send/receive crypto, stake, and more. The login flow checks for device connection, verifies firmware, and prompts for PIN on the device hardware (not the host computer).

Pro tip

Always verify ledgerlive downloads from ledger.com and validate checksums. If a login prompt asks for your recovery phrase, do not enter it — Ledger never asks for it in-app.

Login screenshot — splash

Ledger Live official screenshot 1 (link to ledger.com)

Official Ledger marketing & download area. Screenshot used for illustrative purposes. Source: Ledger official pages.

Genuine check & device unlock

Ledger Live genuine check screenshot (support)

The genuine check verifies the device; PIN entry occurs on the device. Screenshot courtesy of Ledger support pages.

Desktop app preview

Ledger Live desktop preview

Desktop UI preview showing accounts and device area. Source: community preview.

Mobile pair & sync

Ledger Live mobile and device shot

Pairing options and mobile usage.

Step-by-step login (short)

  1. Download Ledger Live from ledger.com and verify checksum.
  2. Open Ledger Live desktop and choose "Connect device".
  3. Unlock your hardware device with PIN; complete genuine check.
  4. Authorize connection on the device screen (physical confirmation).
  5. Access your accounts in Ledger Live.

Security checklist

  • Use only official downloads and verify signatures.
  • Never enter your recovery phrase into any app/browser.
  • Keep firmware up to date; confirm operations on the device.
  • Use a strong OS-level password and full disk encryption where possible.