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Ledger Hardware Wallet

BNB and coins on BNB Smart Chain are supported by the Ledger Nano S hardware wallet. The following describes how to use Ledger Nano S to connect to BSC

Requirements​

  • A Ledger Nano S hardware wallet with the latest firmware.
  • The latest version of Ethereum app installed
  • An internet connection and an available USB port. Use an adapter for USB-C ports
  • U2F compatible browsers: Google Chrome, Opera, FireFox, Brave

App Installation Instructions​

!!! Tip The existing Ethereum App is compatible with BNB Smart Chain

1) Plug in and unlock your Ledger device, open Ledger Live on your computer, then open the "Manager" panel.

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2) Within the "Manager" pane, type in "Ethereum" in the search field. Locate "Ethereum", then click on "Install". (Note: Do not use the "BNB Chain" App)

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3) The Ethereum app will now install on your Ledger device.

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Enabling contract data for BEP20​

!!! Tip Please ensure your enabled contract data before transferring BEP20 tokens If you want to send BEP-20 tokens, you need to activate contract data on your device. Otherwise, invalid status 6a80 is returned.

Steps:

  • Connect and unlock your Ledger device.
  • Open the Ethereum application.
  • Press the right button to navigate to Settings. Then press both buttons to validate.
  • In the Contract data settings, press both buttons to allow contract data in transactions.
  • The device displays Allowed.

Connect with MetaMask​

BNB Smart Chain is compatible with MetaMask. Users can use MetaMask as a bridge between Ledger Nano S and BNB Smart Chain to make transactions to the BNB Smart Chain testnet.

1) Connect MetaMask to BSC Testnet by following this guide to add a custom network

Unlock your Metamask​

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Click on “Connect Hardware Wallet”​

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Choose “Ledger”​

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Choose your address​

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You should see a new account

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Please read this doc to learn about how to interact with blockchain.​

With Ledger, you need to approve your transaction in your device.

Initiate a transfer transaction, then click on next​

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Review the transaction details, then confirm the same info on Ledger device​

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You can view the transaction info and confirm it on Ledger:​

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11) Once the transaction is ready to get signed, your Ledger device will display this screen. Click on both buttons for broadcasting this transaction.

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12) Track the transaction status in “Activity” tab

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FAQ​

  1. Fail to transfer BEP20 tokens

Error message:

 '{"value":{"code":-32603,"message":"Error: TransportStatusError: Ledger device: Invalid data received (0x6a80)"}}'

You need to follow the steps mentioned above to enable contract data.