Security Center
Learn how Ledger Live Desktop keeps your cryptocurrency assets secure and discover best practices for digital asset protection.
Hardware-Level Security
Your private keys are stored securely on your Ledger hardware wallet, never on your computer or our servers.
End-to-End Encryption
All communications between your device and our servers are encrypted using industry-standard protocols.
Transaction Verification
Verify all transaction details on your Ledger device screen before confirming any operation.
Secure Updates
All software updates are cryptographically signed and verified to prevent tampering.
Security Best Practices
✅ What You Should Do
- • Keep your recovery phrase in a secure, offline location
- • Always verify transaction details on your Ledger device
- • Use the official Ledger Live Desktop software only
- • Enable PIN protection on your Ledger device
- • Keep your software updated to the latest version
- • Use a secure computer free from malware
❌ What You Should Never Do
- • Share your recovery phrase with anyone
- • Enter your recovery phrase on any website or computer
- • Download Ledger Live from unofficial sources
- • Ignore device screen verification
- • Use Ledger Live on compromised computers
- • Store your recovery phrase digitally
How Ledger Live Desktop Protects You
Ledger Live Desktop implements multiple layers of security to protect your cryptocurrency assets:
The software works exclusively with Ledger hardware wallets, ensuring that your private keys never leave the secure element of your device. All transaction data is verified on the device's screen, preventing man-in-the-middle attacks and ensuring you always know exactly what you're signing.
Regular Security Audits
Ledger Live Desktop undergoes regular security audits by leading cybersecurity firms. Our code is partially open-source, allowing the security community to review and verify our implementations. We maintain a responsible disclosure program for security researchers.
Protecting Against Phishing
Always download Ledger Live Desktop from the official Ledger website. Verify the digital signature of the installer before installation. Be wary of emails or websites asking for your recovery phrase - Ledger will never request this information.
Report Security Issues
If you discover a security vulnerability in Ledger Live Desktop, please report it to our security team at security@ledger.com. We appreciate responsible disclosure and maintain a bug bounty program for eligible findings.