# Ledger Hardware Wallet

Following steps from this article, you will be able to access Acala account on Ledger Hardware Wallet via Polkadot{.js} web wallet, as well as interacting with the account with Acala App through Polkadot{.js} browser extension.

When using Ledger devices, always ensure you are using the latest version of Acala App, Ledger Live, and firmware on your Ledger device.

### Step 1 - Install Acala App on your Ledger Hardware Wallet

1. **Connect** and **unlock** your Ledger device on your computer
2. Open **Ledger Live**, follow on screen instruction to allow access on your Ledger device
3. In **My Ledger, s**earch for **Acala** then click **Install**
4. Proceed to Step 2 below

### Step 2 - Add your Acala Account on Ledger Hardware Wallet on Polkadot{.js}

Note: please add the account using Polkadot{.js} on web, do not use Polkadot.js browser extension to perform this step (it will be Step 3 below).

1. **Connect** and **unlock** your Ledger device on your computer, **open** the **Acala App** on your Ledger device
2. On your browser, **go to** [Polkadot.js Web Wallet](https://polkadot.js.org/)\
   Note: Use the same browser with Polkadot.js browser extension installed if you would like to access this account with Acala apps, **click** on either the **apps wallet (hosted)** or **apps wallet (ipfs)** tile
3. **Switch** to **Acala** network

   3.1. \*\*\*\* Clicking on top left corner of the site\
   ![](/files/kKta8eRxY388FRRysX8o)

   3.2. **Click** and expand **Polkadot & Parachains** then **select** **Acala** via any of the RPCs listed and **click Switch**\
   ![](/files/GIojJYj5KY3ZH5HIQSBc)
4. **Go** to Settings\*\*, click\*\* manage hardware connection\*\*,\*\* and **select**:\
   4.1. **Attach Ledger via WebHID** if you are on macOS or Linux.\
   4.2. A**ttach Ledger via WebUSB** if you are on Windows.\
   4.3. **Click** Save
5. **Go** to Accounts - Accounts via the top menu\
   5.1. Select **Add via Ledger**\
   \*\*\*\*5.2. Input a name for the account\
   5.3. Select the Ledger Device connected if prompted\
   5.4. Done

### Step 3 - Add your Acala Account on Ledger Hardware Wallet on Polkadot{.js} Browser Extension

1. **Click** on Polkadot.js browser extension, **click** + then **click** "Attach Ledger Account to add an account\
   \
   ![](/files/ONArHxrFiBV9KYR3VRwd)
2. **Select** Acala\
   ![](/files/kmbsnPBqmVaqbhsEz9ZM)
3. **Input** name of the account and **click** Import
4. Done, and now you can interact with Acala account on Ledger account, with Acala apps through Polkadot.js browser extension.


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://wiki.acala.network/get-started/acala-network/acala-account/account-generation/ledger-hardware-wallet.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.