🔐 Ledger Setup Guide
📋 Requirements
- Ledger hardware wallet (Nano S, Nano X, or Nano S Plus)
- USB-C cable
- Chrome or Edge browser (WebUSB support required)
- Latest Ledger firmware installed
- Ledger Live app (for initial setup)
1
Prepare Your Ledger
Before connecting to BlackRoad:
- Ensure your Ledger is initialized with a PIN
- Write down your 24-word recovery phrase
- Install the Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Solana app via Ledger Live
- Update to the latest firmware version
2
Connect via USB-C
Physical connection:
- Connect your Ledger to your computer using USB-C cable
- Enter your PIN on the Ledger device
- Open the Bitcoin/Ethereum/Solana app on your Ledger
- Ensure the device shows "Application is ready"
3
Enable Browser Support
Configure your Ledger for web access:
- Open the Settings on your Ledger device
- Navigate to "Browser support"
- Set it to "Yes" or "Enabled"
- Navigate to "Contract data" and enable it (for Ethereum)
4
Grant WebUSB Permission
When you click "Connect Ledger" in BlackRoad:
- Browser will show a device selection popup
- Select your Ledger device (e.g., "Nano S Plus")
- Click "Connect"
- Browser will request USB permissions - click "Allow"
// The app will detect your Ledger with vendor ID: 0x2c97
// No drivers needed - pure WebUSB
5
Verify Connection
Once connected, you should see:
- Green "Connected" status indicator
- Device information (model, serial, firmware)
- Your crypto accounts (BTC, ETH, SOL)
- Current balances
6
Use Ledger Features
Available operations:
- Get Address: Retrieve your crypto address
- Sign Transaction: Securely sign outgoing transactions
- Get Public Key: Export your public key
- Verify Address: Confirm address on Ledger screen
⚠️ Important: Always verify transaction details on your Ledger screen before confirming!
7
Troubleshooting
If connection fails:
- Ensure you're using Chrome or Edge (not Firefox or Safari)
- Try a different USB port or cable
- Restart your Ledger device
- Close Ledger Live if it's running
- Clear browser cache and reload
- Check that the correct app is open on Ledger
🚀 Open Ledger App
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