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# Import Your Ledger Device

How to connect a Ledger hardware wallet to the Solflare browser extension over USB, choose a derivation path, and enable blind signing for Solana.

You can connect a Ledger hardware wallet to the Solflare browser extension over USB. Your private keys stay on the Ledger, and you must approve every transaction on the device. Solflare shows the Ledger's Solana accounts and lets you send, stake and swap from them.

#### Before you start

* Install the Solflare extension from the [Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/solflare-wallet/bhhhlbepdkbapadjdnnojkbgioiodbic?utm_source=docs.solflare.com\&utm_medium=referral\&utm_campaign=gitbook_extension_ledger), or from the [download page](https://www.solflare.com/download/) for other browsers.
* A Ledger device that is already set up, with the **Solana** app installed. To set one up, follow [How to generate a wallet with a Ledger device using Ledger Live](https://help.solflare.com/en/articles/6176866).
* The latest Ledger firmware and Solana app version.
* A SOL balance on at least one Ledger account.
* The original USB cable. If the connection fails, try another USB port.

#### Step 1: Connect and unlock your Ledger

Connect the Ledger to your computer over USB, enter your PIN, and open the **Solana** app. The screen shows **Application is ready**.

![Ledger device connected to a computer over USB](https://sfblogprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/3-1-1024x640.png)

![Ledger screen showing the Solana app and Application is ready](https://sfblogprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/3-2-1024x640.png)

#### Step 2: Choose Ledger in Solflare

**New to Solflare:** open the extension and, under **Or continue with**, choose **Ledger**.

![Solflare welcome screen with Continue with Ledger, Keystone or MetaMask](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/d5bf0fji/1429778722/0682b91b6827208dff87648ed3f8/Step+1-2.png)

**Already using Solflare:** click your profile icon, click **+ Add wallet**, then **Connect hardware wallet** and choose **Ledger**.

![Solflare extension Add wallet menu with Create new wallet, Import existing wallets and Connect hardware wallet](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/d5bf0fji/2589767667/d7c8848b37ba6f81fafaa480897e/image.png)

Keep the Solana app open on the Ledger and click **Continue**.

#### Step 3: Allow the browser connection

Your browser asks to connect a device to Solflare. Select your Ledger and click **Connect**.

#### Step 4: Choose a derivation path

Solflare fetches the accounts on your Ledger. Select the derivation path that holds your SOL and click **Continue**. If you do not see your funds, go back and try another path. See [Can I import wallets from multiple derivation paths?](https://help.solflare.com/en/articles/14430062)

#### Step 5: Enable blind signing on the Ledger

Blind signing must be on for the Ledger to sign SPL token transfers and smart contract transactions on Solana.

1. On the unlocked Ledger, open the **Solana** app.
2. Press the right button to go to **Settings**, then press both buttons.
3. At **Allow blind sign**, select **Yes** and press both buttons.

Ledger's instructions are in [Allowing blind signing in the Solana (SOL) app](https://support.ledger.com/article/4499092909085-Allowing-blind-signing-in-the-Solana-SOL-app).

{% hint style="warning" %}
Blind signing means the Ledger approves transactions it cannot fully display. Only approve transactions you started yourself on sites you trust. Ledger recommends turning blind signing off when you are not using it. Firmware and Solana app updates turn it off automatically.
{% endhint %}

#### You're all set

Your Ledger accounts are now in Solflare. For a simpler tap-to-sign option made for Solflare, see [Solflare Shield](https://www.solflare.com/hardware-wallet/). Having trouble? See [How to connect your Ledger account to Solflare](https://help.solflare.com/en/articles/9263467) or contact 24/7 [support](https://www.solflare.com/contact/).