What this site is
Wallet Desktop Guide is an independent informational publication. It explains how to install, verify, update and remove the Ledger Wallet desktop application — the software formerly called Ledger Live — on Windows and macOS, and how to recognise the impersonation attempts that target wallet users.
The site exists because the gap between "the vendor's own instructions" and "what a first-time user actually encounters" is where most problems happen. Vendor documentation is accurate and deliberately concise; it does not always explain what a SmartScreen prompt means, why a checksum matters, or what to do when a download looks right but is not. That explanatory layer is what this publication tries to provide, without pretending to be anything other than a third-party guide.
What this site is not
| Not this | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Not the official Ledger website | We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by Ledger SAS |
| Not a download portal | We host no installers, no mirrors and no download buttons |
| Not a support desk | We cannot access, unlock, restore or recover any wallet or account |
| Not a reseller or affiliate | We do not sell hardware, software or services |
| Not a financial service | Nothing here is investment, tax or legal advice, and no returns are promised |
| Not a data collector | No accounts, no analytics, no contact forms, no sale of personal information |
Independence statement
This publication is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Ledger SAS. Ledger, Ledger Wallet, Ledger Live and related trademarks belong to their respective owners. Product names are used descriptively, to identify the software being documented, in the same way a review might name a product.
We receive no compensation from Ledger or from any reseller, exchange or service mentioned in these pages. This site does not display third-party advertising and does not sell placement in editorial content. If that ever changes, this page will say so before the change takes effect, and sponsored material would be labelled as such.
Editorial standards
Facts come from the developer's own documentation
Platform requirements, supported versions, download processes, device compatibility and security recommendations are taken from the developer's official support documentation. Where this site quotes a figure or a version, it is because the developer publishes it — not because it is a commonly repeated number.
Nothing is invented to fill a gap
Where the developer does not publish a figure — the desktop application's RAM and disk requirements, for example — this site says so plainly instead of producing a plausible-looking number. An honest gap is more useful than an authoritative-sounding guess.
Every page carries a review date
Each article shows when it was last reviewed against official documentation. Requirements change between releases, so a date is part of the information, not decoration.
Verification steps are reproducible
Checksum commands, signing-identity checks and download checks are written so a reader can reproduce them and see the result, rather than being asked to trust a claim.
Security guidance never weakens security
No page on this site recommends disabling Microsoft Defender, SmartScreen, Windows Firewall, Gatekeeper, antivirus software or a device confirmation prompt. When a security control objects to something, the answer here is verification.
No credential requests, ever
No page asks for a recovery phrase, a PIN, a private key, a password or a payment. There are no forms on this site at all.
Corrections are published, not quietly patched
If a factual error is found, the page is corrected and the review date updated. Substantive corrections are described on the page rather than silently applied.
Reader questions shape coverage
Recurring questions sent to the desk are answered on the relevant page or in the FAQ, so the next reader finds the answer without asking.
Sources we verify against
The following official documents were used to check the factual claims on this site. They are listed so you can verify everything yourself, which is the entire point of publishing an independent guide.
| Official document | Used for | Document last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Download and install Ledger Wallet (formerly Ledger Live) | Installation sequence, desktop minimums, platform scope | 13 May 2026 |
| Ledger Wallet system requirements | Windows, macOS and Linux minimums, architecture limits, resolution, unsupported hardware | 13 May 2026 |
| Why Ledger Live is now known as Ledger Wallet | Product naming and the timeline of the rename | 13 May 2026 |
| How to verify the authenticity of Ledger Wallet | Checksum and signature verification, the official macOS Developer ID | 17 June 2026 |
This guide is a snapshot reviewed on 30 September 2026. Before acting on any figure here, confirm it against the developer's current documentation — that instruction appears throughout the site because it is genuinely the most important habit this publication can teach.
What we do not publish
- No installers, archives, mirrors or repackaged builds of any application.
- No modified, "cracked", "lite" or "compatible" builds for unsupported systems.
- No recovery, unlocking or account-restoration services.
- No promises about returns, prices or the value of any asset.
- No fake support forms, no credential fields, and no verification processes.
- No content that instructs a reader to bypass a security control.
Corrections and contact
If a page is wrong, out of date, or unclear, tell us. Send the page address, what you believe is incorrect, and — where possible — the official documentation that shows the correct position. Corrections that cite a source are the easiest to act on, and the desk aims to reply within five working days.
Email: [email protected]