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®Ledger Live Desktop© — Secure Your ®Digital Assets™

Device-first security: no email or password required to control your private keys

This presentation explains how Ledger Live Desktop secures your crypto by pairing directly with a Ledger hardware device. Unlike custodial platforms, Ledger does not require an email/password login to hold private keys — access is device- and seed-based. Colors: dark black background with orange, blue and pink accents.

What is Ledger Live Desktop?

Ledger Live Desktop is the official application that manages accounts on Ledger hardware devices. It provides portfolio views, sending/receiving flows, staking integrations, app management on the device, and transaction signing — with private keys staying on the Ledger device at all times.

Local account management: keys never leave your device or the Ledger hardware secure element.
No email/password requirement: access is controlled by your device PIN and recovery seed.
Optional integrations for exchanges, swaps, and staking without giving up custody.

Why "no email/password" matters

Many online wallets and exchanges use email/password plus server-side account models. Ledger Live takes a different approach: your ownership is rooted in the device and the recovery seed. This reduces attack vectors related to credential stuffing, phishing targeting email accounts, and centralized server breaches.

Reduced credential risk

Without a server-stored password tied to your assets, attackers can't compromise your funds by stealing an email/password pair.

Device-centric control

Signing and confirmations happen on the device; even compromised PCs cannot extract private keys.

Recovery responsibility

Security shifts to safe backup of your recovery seed and PIN. Losing both the seed and device can lead to permanent loss.

Connect your Ledger device

To use Ledger Live Desktop, open the app and follow the device pairing flow — no email or password fields required. The app will request a USB or Bluetooth connection (for supported devices) and instruct you to confirm actions on the device screen.

Demo (illustrative only):

Device status: Not connected

Ledger Live will ask you to open the Ledger app for the relevant coin and confirm transactions directly on the device. Never enter your recovery seed into any app or website.

Best practices for Ledger Live Desktop

Set a strong device PIN and keep it private; after several incorrect attempts the device will wipe itself.
Write down your recovery seed on paper or metal backup and store it offline in a secure place.
Only install Ledger Live from the official Ledger website and verify signatures when possible.
Enable OS-level security and keep your computer updated; Ledger protects keys but a safe host reduces other risks.

Limitations & threat model

Ledger Live eliminates many credential-based attacks, but it does not remove all risks. It cannot protect against social engineering, physical coercion, or loss of recovery seed. Treat your recovery seed as the ultimate secret.

Closing

Ledger Live Desktop paired with a Ledger hardware device offers a strong, device-first security model that avoids reliance on email/password authentication. Back up your seed, protect your PIN, and confirm everything on your device.

Disclaimer: This presentation is informational only and is not financial, tax, or legal advice. Always download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website and follow Ledger's official user guides. Ledger and the authors are not responsible for losses caused by misuse, lost seeds, or insecure backups.