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Ledger User Guide


Short Introduction

  • In this doc you will learn how to install the Kadena App, connect to the Kadena Transfer Tool, view token balances, send tokens, and receive tokens using your Ledger Device.

Before You Start, Make Sure:

Installing the Kadena App

  • Open the My Ledger in Ledger Live.
  • Connect and unlock your Ledger device.
  • If asked, follow the onscreen instructions and “Allow My Ledger".
  • Find the Kadena app from the My Ledger catalog.
  • Click the Install button.
    • An installation window will appear.
    • Your device will display Processing...
    • The app installation is confirmed.
  • Close Ledger Live

Connecting to the Kadena Transfer Tool

  • Connect and unlock your Ledger device.
  • Open the Kadena App on your Ledger device.
  • Open the Kadena Transfer Tool in a browser and select “Transfer with Ledger”.
  • Select “Show Ledger Account Name” to confirm that the Ledger Nano app is communicating with the Transfer Tool web app.

Viewing Token Balances

  • Verify the account name provided by the Transfer Tool app by selecting “Verify” in the web app and following the prompts shown on the Ledger device.
  • Using any of the officially recognized wallets, select “Watch Account” and enter the account name verified in the Transfer Tool.
  • This will add the Ledger device controlled account to your account list so the balance on each chain can be seen.

Sending Tokens

  • Verify the account name provided by the Transfer Tool by selecting “Verify” in the web app and following the prompts shown on the Ledger device.
  • Enter the transaction details and select “Sign with Ledger and Transfer”
  • Transactions generated in the transfer tool must be signed using the Ledger device buttons.
  • The Ledger app provides a series of prompts which can be used to verify the transaction details prior to signing or rejecting.

Receiving Tokens

  • Verify the account name provided by the Transfer Tool by selecting “Verify” in the web app and following the prompts shown on the Ledger device.
  • The provided account name may be used throughout the Kadena ecosystem as a token transfer destination.