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Ledger Hardware Wallet

Following steps from this article, you will be able to access Karura account on Ledger Hardware Wallet via Polkadot{.js} web wallet, as well as interacting with the account with Karura App through Polkadot{.js} browser extension.
When using Ledger devices, always ensure you are using the latest version of Karura App, Ledger Live, and firmware on your Ledger device.

Step 1 - Install Karura App on your Ledger Hardware Wallet

Karura (KAR)
Ledger Support
Karura App installation tutorial from Ledger
You can find the tutorial from Ledger above, or follow steps below:
  1. 1.
    Connect and unlock your Ledger device on your computer
  2. 2.
    Open Ledger Live, follow on screen instruction to allow access on your Ledger device
  3. 3.
    In My Ledger, search for Karura then click Install
  4. 4.
    Proceed to Step 2 below

Step 2 - Add your Karura 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).
Set up and use polkadot.js to access your Ledger Karura (KAR) account
Ledger Support
Ledger Karura account on Polkadot.js web tutorial from Ledger
You can find the tutorial from Ledger above, or follow steps below:
  1. 1.
    Connect and unlock your Ledger device on your computer, open the Karura App on your Ledger device
  2. 2.
    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 Karura apps, click on either the apps wallet (hosted) or apps wallet (ipfs) tile
  3. 3.
    Switch to Karura network
    3.1. Clicking on top left corner of the site
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    3.2. Click and expand Kusama & Parachains then select Karura via any of the RPCs listed and click Switch
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  4. 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. Attach Ledger via WebUSD if you are on Windows. 4.3. Click Save
  5. 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 Karura Account on Ledger Hardware Wallet on Polkadot{.js} Browser Extension

  1. 1.
    Click on Polkadot.js browser extension, click + then click "Attach Ledger Account to add an account
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  2. 2.
    Select Karura
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  3. 3.
    Input name of the account and click Import
  4. 4.
    Done, and now you can interact with Karura account on Ledger account, with Karura app through Polkadot.js browser extension.
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