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# 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.