How to Install the Ledger App
Ledger Hardware Wallet App Installation Guide
Before using a Ledger hardware wallet, you usually need to download the official Ledger Wallet / Ledger Live first. Then, you can use it to install the corresponding blockchain app on your Ledger device. For example, when using networks such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Binance, you usually need to install the corresponding blockchain app.
1. Download and Install Ledger Wallet / Ledger Live
Ledger Wallet / Ledger Live is the official management tool provided by Ledger. It is mainly used to connect hardware wallets, install blockchain apps, update firmware, and manage accounts.
1.1. Open the Official Ledger Download Page
Please open the official Ledger website in your browser:
https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live
After entering the official website, follow the page instructions to download the application.
1.2. Select the Version for Your System
Ledger Wallet / Ledger Live supports multiple operating systems. Please select the corresponding version according to your device:
After the download is complete, follow the system prompts to finish the installation.
1.3. Open Ledger Wallet / Ledger Live
After installation, open Ledger Wallet / Ledger Live.
If this is your first time using a Ledger device, you usually need to complete the initialization process first, including:
Setting the device PIN code
Generating or restoring the 24-word recovery phrase
Completing the security check
Connecting the Ledger device
If the Ledger device has already been initialized, you can connect the device directly and proceed to install the required blockchain app.
1.4. Security Reminder
When downloading Ledger Wallet / Ledger Live, please pay attention to the following:
Download only from the official Ledger website.
Do not download from search ads, third-party cloud drives, Telegram, Discord, or unknown links.
Do not enter your Ledger 24-word recovery phrase into any webpage, app, or customer service window.
The recovery phrase should only be entered on the Ledger hardware wallet device itself.
Ledger official support will never ask users for their recovery phrase.
2. Install the Required Blockchain App
After downloading and opening Ledger Wallet / Ledger Live, you need to use the My Ledger feature to install the corresponding blockchain app on your Ledger hardware wallet.
The purpose of installing a blockchain app is to allow the Ledger device to support address generation and transaction signing for the corresponding network.
2.1. Connect and Unlock the Ledger Device
First, connect the Ledger hardware wallet to your computer or mobile phone.
Common connection methods include:
Connecting to a computer via USB cable
Connecting to a mobile phone via Bluetooth, applicable to Ledger devices that support Bluetooth, such as Ledger Nano X
After connecting, enter the PIN code on the Ledger device to unlock it.
2.2. Go to the My Ledger Page
After opening Ledger Wallet / Ledger Live, find and click:
After entering My Ledger, Ledger Wallet / Ledger Live will ask you to select your hardware wallet and confirm authorization on the hardware wallet device.
2.3. Confirm the Connection on the Ledger Device
The Ledger device screen may display a prompt similar to:
At this point, you need to press the buttons on the Ledger hardware wallet to confirm.
After confirmation, Ledger Wallet / Ledger Live can read the device information and display the list of blockchain apps available for installation.
2.4. Search for the Blockchain App You Need to Install
After entering My Ledger, enter the name of the blockchain you need to install in the App catalog or search box.
For example:
After finding the corresponding app, click:
During installation, please keep the Ledger device connected properly. Do not unplug the cable or close Ledger Wallet / Ledger Live.
2.5. Common Networks and Their Corresponding Ledger Apps
Different networks may require different Ledger apps. Common examples are as follows:
Bitcoin / BTC
Bitcoin App
Ethereum / ETH
Ethereum App
ERC-20 tokens, such as USDT-ERC20 and USDC-ERC20
Ethereum App
Polygon
Ethereum App
BNB Smart Chain / BSC
Ethereum App
Arbitrum
Ethereum App
Optimism
Ethereum App
Base
Ethereum App
Avalanche C-Chain
Ethereum App
TRON / TRX / USDT-TRC20
Tron App
Solana / SOL
Solana App
XRP
XRP App
Cosmos / ATOM
Cosmos App
Cardano / ADA
Cardano App
A simple way to understand it:
For example, Polygon, BSC, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base are different networks, but they are all common EVM-compatible networks. Therefore, they usually use the Ethereum App for signing.
2.6. How to Confirm After Installation
After installation is complete, you can check the installed apps in the Installed apps section on the My Ledger page.
If the corresponding app appears in the installed list, it means the installation was successful.
For example:
3. How to Use It After Installation
After installing the corresponding blockchain app, the Ledger device will be able to sign transactions for that network.
If you need to use it together with TokenPocket, the general process is:
Open TokenPocket.
Select Connect Hardware Wallet.
Select the corresponding Ledger device.
Choose the network you want to use.
Confirm the connection and authorization on the Ledger device.
Use TokenPocket to view addresses, manage assets, or initiate transactions.
Confirm transaction details on the Ledger device before signing.
When making a transaction, please carefully check the receiving address, transfer amount, network type, and fee information on the Ledger device screen. Only confirm the transaction after verifying that all details are correct.
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