# Desktop Application The KeepKey desktop application is the primary way to manage your hardware wallet. It runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux, and gives you a portfolio view, swap aggregator, receive/send flows, settings, and firmware updates — all backed by the hardware device. Desktop application portfolio dashboard ## What it does - **Portfolio** — See all your balances across every chain KeepKey supports, with real-time prices. - **Send & Receive** — Generate receive addresses (shown on the device for verification) and sign outgoing transactions. - **Swap** — Built-in swap aggregator for cross-chain trades. Review and approve on the device. - **Settings** — Manage the PIN, passphrase, device label, signing policies, and the local REST API. - **Firmware updates** — Safely update the device firmware when new versions ship. - **BIP85 derived seeds** — Generate child wallets deterministically from your main seed. - **Local REST API** — On `http://localhost:1646`, so external apps (web, native, CLI) can integrate with your device. ## Next steps - **[Install](/docs/desktop/install)** — Download for your OS and run the first-launch checks - **[Coming back to an old KeepKey](/docs/desktop/coming-back)** — Haven't used your KeepKey in years? Start here - **[Set Up Your KeepKey](/docs/desktop/setup)** — Set up a new device or recover an existing seed - **[Recovery Phrase](/docs/desktop/recovery-phrase)** — Protect the single most important thing you own - **[Verifying Transactions](/docs/desktop/verify-on-device)** — The habit that keeps your funds safe - **[Portfolio](/docs/desktop/portfolio)** — Your main dashboard - **[Settings](/docs/desktop/settings)** — Configure the device and the local REST API ## More help - [Signing and Approvals](/docs/learn/clear-signing) - [Troubleshooting](/docs/desktop/troubleshooting) - [Contact KeepKey support](/docs/support) - [Feature and release status](/docs/firmware/release-status)