Connect your Ledger to Bitcoin (BTC) network with Sparrow - brouillardrudd/Ledger-Fixes-Tips-325 GitHub Wiki

This tutorial describes how to connect your Ledger Bitcoin (BTC) account to the Bitcoin network with Sparrow.

Please download the last update of Ledger Live Application:

1.Ledger Live for Windows 10/11

2.Ledger Live for MAC

3.Ledger Live for Android

Before you start

  • Do a complete update of your Ledger setup to ensure Ledger Live and your Ledger device are running the latest apps and software. 

  • Ensure the Bitcoin (BTC) app is installed on your Ledger device.

    images/10615537974685.png

Connect your Ledger to Sparrow

  1. Go to https://sparrowwallet.com/ and click Download.

    images/10615587817117.png  

  2. Select the right install package for your OS, download it, and install it on your computer.

    images/10615633014045.png  

  3. Open Sparrow then open the Bitcoin app on your Ledger device.  Your Ledger screen should display: Bitcoin is ready.

    images/10615632275613.png  

  4. Select File > New Wallet.

    images/10615732603933.png  

  5. Name your wallet then select Create Wallet.

    images/10615794177693.png  

  6. Select the account type, for example, Native Segwit or Taproot.

    images/10616231123997.png  

  7. Click Connect Hardware Wallet.

    images/10616294498589.png  

  8. After ensuring the Bitcoin app is still open on your device, click Scan…

     

  9. Click Import Keystore.

    images/10616234933533.png  

  10. Click Apply.

    images/10615916858397.png  

  11. Choose and confirm a password or click No Password to skip that step and continue. Choosing a password is a good way to protect the privacy of your account.

    images/10615975352733.png  

  12. Your Ledger Bitcoin account appears in the app. Select the Transactions tab to access your transaction history.

    images/10615993079581.png

     If you’re attempting to access a currently active account, but you’re unable to see any transaction history, ensure that Sparrow is connected to a block explorer by clicking on the button located at the bottom right corner of the application and toggling it

    images/10616076555421.png

    Navigate to the Send or Receive tabs to manage the BTC funds in your account.

    images/10616312603037.png