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LocalMonero
A native desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux: non-custodial, open-source, and private by design. Choose your platform and get started.
Available on all
major desktop platforms
Windows
Win 10 / 11 · 64-bit- Windows SmartScreen may show a warning
- No admin privileges required
- EXE and ZIP versions available
macOS
macOS 12 Monterey+ · Universal- macOS may ask for launch permission
- Works on Apple Silicon
- Allow the app in System Settings if blocked
Linux
Debian, Ubuntu, Arch & more- Make the AppImage executable
- Works across major Linux distributions
- No installation required
Your trading workspace.
Everything in one place.
The LocalMonero desktop app keeps your trading activity organized in one workspace. Find offers, manage active trades, keep track of your activity, and stay connected with your trading partners without switching between different apps.
Offer Search
Filter available offers by currency, payment method, price, and other trade conditions. Compare different offers and choose the one that fits your needs before opening a trade.
Active Trades
Keep track of open trades, payment status, messages, and the next step from one screen. Follow the progress of each trade until everything is completed.
Trade Chat
Communicate with your trading partner throughout the trade and keep the conversation connected to the transaction. Share payment details and other information when needed.
Activity & History
Review your previous trades and keep track of your activity over time. See your completed transactions and trading history whenever you need to refer back to them.
Connect your wallet to Monero.
Before your wallet can show the latest balance and transactions, it needs to synchronize with the Monero blockchain.
Open your wallet
Launch LocalMonero and open the wallet you want to synchronize. The app connects it to the Monero network.
Connect to the network
Your wallet connects to a Monero node and starts communicating with the network to retrieve the latest blockchain data.
Complete the synchronization
The wallet downloads and verifies new blocks until it reaches the current blockchain height. Once complete, your wallet is ready to use.
Wallet synchronization
Complete these steps to bring your wallet up to date with the Monero network.
Connecting to Monero node
Establishing secure connection
Connection established
Downloading blockchain data
Receiving new blocks
Verifying synchronized data
Processing synchronized blocks
Confirming network state
Synchronization complete
Your first trade
starts here.
Open the application
Launch LocalMonero and choose whether to create a new wallet or restore an existing one. No browser account or web dashboard required.
Secure your wallet
Write down your 25-word recovery phrase and store it somewhere safe. This is the only backup you need to recover your funds.
Sync to the Network
The wallet connects to the Monero network and synchronizes automatically. Once complete, the marketplace becomes available.
Make your first trade
Browse live offers, choose a payment method, and complete your first trade with built-in multi-signature escrow protection.