Please note that the recommended way to use a Ledger Hardware Wallet with IoTeX is by using the Ethereum Ledger App and pairing it with a Web3 wallet such as Metamask or Rabby.
The option below, is intended specifically for existing users who previously created an IoTeX wallet using the older IoTeX Ledger integration.
See also: Migrate to the Ethereum Ledger App
Install the Ethereum Ledger App on your device
The Ethereum Ledger App is required for the new IoTeX Ledger App to be installed.
- Please ensure you installed the Ethereum App on your Ledger before installing or updating to the new IoTeX App.
Install the IoTeX Ledger App on your device
Next, the IoTeX Ledger App needs to be installed on your device to allow it to generate a native IoTeX account and sign blockchain actions.
Follow the instructions below to install the IoTeX Ledger App:
1. Install and open the official Ledger Live application.
2. Connect your Ledger device to Ledger Live
Ensure you exit any opened app on your Ledger. In Ledger Live, open the "My Ledger" section, then connect and unlock your Ledger Nano device:
Connect and unlock your device
3. Allow Ledger Manager on your device
You may be asked to “Allow Ledger Manager” on your device: do so by clicking both buttons on your device:
Allow Ledger Manager on your device
4. Install the IoTeX Ledger App
In Ledger Live "Manager" section, select the “App Catalog” tab, find “IoTeX” among the apps and click the “Install” button next to it:
Follow the instructions in the Ledger Live software and on your device to complete the installation.
Connect Ledger Nano to the IoTeX dApps
Open IoTeX on your Ledger and access the relevant dApps. Currently, IoTeX supports the following dApps for Ledger:
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Stake & Delegate: stake.iotex.io
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IoTube: bridge.iotex.io
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IoTeX Hub: hub.iotex.io
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For more dApps (like mimo, DePINscan, Safe wallet, etc.), please use MetaMask or OKX Wallet.
Next, we’ll demonstrate how to connect your Ledger to the Stake portal.
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On the Stake portal, select the option to connect your wallet via Ledger (Note: you need to have IoTeX open on your Ledger for it to be recognized).
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Confirm the connection on your Ledger.
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Choose an address to operate with, and click “Connect” to complete the process.
