Ledger Wallet Support

How to Store NEAR on Ledger Live

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You will need the Ledger Live app and a third-party wallet when storing your NEAR (NEAR Protocol) tokens on your preferred Ledger device. 

A step-by-step guide is provided below to help you securely and safely store NEAR on your Ledger device using both Ledger Live and a third-party wallet. 

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

Step #1: Start by setting Up Your Preferred Ledger Device

  • You should create a recovery phrase and PIN for your preferred Ledger device if you have not done so before now.
  • Make sure that the firmware of your Ledger device is up-to-date. You can use Ledger Live to confirm that you have the latest firmware for your preferred Ledger device.

Step #2: Install NEAR App

  • Launch the Ledger Live app on your mobile device or personal computer. 
  • Navigate to the Manager tab.
  • Connect and unlock your preferred Ledger device. 
  • In the app catalog, search for and find the NEAR app.
  • Click or tap on the Install button next to the NEAR app icon.
How to Store NEAR on Ledger Live

Step #3: Get a Third-Party NEAR Wallet

  • You can manage your NEAR tokens with a reliable third-party wallet that can support Ledger devices like Sender Wallet or NEAR Wallet.
  • Set up your wallet from any of the sites of the support wallets highlighted.

Step #4: Proceed to Connect Your Preferred Ledger Device to a NEAR Wallet

  • Go to the Connect a Hardware Wallet tab in the user interface of the NEAR wallet.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your preferred Ledger device. 
  • When prompted on your Ledger device, proceed to open the NEAR app.

Step #5: Import or Create a NEAR Account

  • Input your account ID to import your NEAR account if you have one already.
  • However, just adhere to the on-screen prompts if you want to create a brand new NEAR account and connect the account to your preferred Ledger device. 
How to Store NEAR on Ledger Live

Step #6: Send NEAR Tokens 

  • Copy out your NEAR wallet address directly from your chosen third-party wallet.
  • Transfer your NEAR tokens to the copied NEAR wallet address from another wallet or from an exchange.
How to Store NEAR on Ledger Live
  • Confirm the NEAR token transaction from the third-party wallet user interface. 

Step #7: Ratify NEAR Balance

  • Your NEAR tokens should be visible in the balance section of the third-party wallet after the completion of the transaction. 
  • Your NEAR tokens are protected by your preferred Ledger device.