How to Use Ledger Live with Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) - nowakdonte/Ledger-Device-Tutorials-2024 GitHub Wiki

Introduction

Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) is a high-performance distributed ledger technology offering fast, secure transactions with enterprise-grade efficiency. While Ledger Live does not natively support Hedera (HBAR), you can securely store and manage your HBAR tokens by connecting your Ledger hardware wallet to HashPack Wallet or MyHbarWallet.

This guide will walk you through the steps to safely store, send, and receive HBAR using your Ledger device.

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

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have: ✅ A Ledger Nano S, Nano X, or Nano S Plus ✅ The latest version of Ledger Live installed ✅ The HashPack Wallet (download here) or MyHbarWallet (access here) ✅ Your Ledger device initialized and updated with the latest firmware

Step 1: Set Up Your Ledger Device

  1. Initialize Your Ledger (if new)
    • Follow the on-screen setup instructions
    • Securely store your 24-word recovery phrase offline
  2. Update Firmware via Ledger Live
    • Connect your Ledger to Ledger Live
    • Navigate to Manager and install any available updates

Step 2: Install the Hedera App on Your Ledger

  1. Open Ledger Live and go to Manager
  2. Connect and unlock your Ledger device
  3. Search for “Hedera” in the app catalog
  4. Click Install to add the Hedera app to your Ledger

Step 3: Connect Ledger to HashPack Wallet or MyHbarWallet

Option 1: Using HashPack Wallet (Recommended for Desktop/Mobile)

  1. Download HashPack Wallet
  2. Connect Your Ledger Device
    • Open HashPack and select “Connect Ledger”
    • Plug in and unlock your Ledger
    • Open the Hedera app on your device
    • Confirm the connection in HashPack
  3. Access Your HBAR Wallet
    • Your Ledger-secured HBAR account will appear
    • You can now view balances and manage transactions

Option 2: Using MyHbarWallet (Web-Based)

  1. Access MyHbarWallet
  2. Connect Your Ledger
    • Click “Access Account” → “Hardware Wallet”
    • Select “Ledger”
    • Open the Hedera app on your Ledger
    • Confirm the connection
  3. Manage Your HBAR
    • Securely store and transact HBAR tokens

Step 4: Send and Receive HBAR

Receiving HBAR

  1. In HashPack or MyHbarWallet, click “Receive”
  2. Verify the account ID shown matches your Ledger display
  3. Share this account ID with the sender

Sending HBAR

  1. In your wallet, click “Send”
  2. Enter the recipient’s account ID and amount
  3. Confirm transaction details on your Ledger screen
  4. Approve the transaction on your device

Security Best Practices

  • 🔒 Always verify account IDs on your Ledger screen
  • 🔄 Keep firmware and apps updated
  • ✉️ Never share your recovery phrase
  • 🌐 Only use official Hedera wallets

Troubleshooting

❌ Connection Issues?

  • Try a different USB cable
  • Restart browser/wallet
  • Ensure Hedera app is open on Ledger

❌ Balance Not Showing?

Conclusion

While Ledger Live doesn’t directly support Hedera, combining your Ledger with HashPack Wallet or MyHbarWallet provides:

✔️ Military-grade security for your HBAR tokens ✔️ Full control over transactions ✔️ Access to Hedera’s ecosystem

For more information: 🔗 Hedera Network 🔗 HashPack Wallet 🔗 Ledger Support

Secure your HBAR assets with Ledger’s hardware protection today! 🔐