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
Connect and unlock your Ledger device on your computer
Open Ledger Live, follow on screen instruction to allow access on your Ledger device
In My Ledger, search for Acala then click Install
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).
Connect and unlock your Ledger device on your computer, open the Acala App on your Ledger device
On your browser, go to Polkadot.js Web Wallet 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
Switch to Acala network
Go to Settings**, click** manage hardware connection**,** and select: 4.1. Attach Ledger via WebHID if you are on macOS or Linux. 4.2. Attach Ledger via WebUSB if you are on Windows. 4.3. Click Save
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
Input name of the account and click Import
Done, and now you can interact with Acala account on Ledger account, with Acala apps through Polkadot.js browser extension.
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