# How to connect Hardware Wallet on Coin98 Extension
## **How to prepare and setup Ledger device**
Before connecting Ledger with Coin98 Extension, users need to [download Ledger Live](https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live/download) to:
* Create new wallet or restore wallet on Ledger device;
* Connect the device to the app for installing apps on the device, adding accounts, etc.
**Step 1:** Open Ledger Live → Click **Get started** → Read the terms of service and privacy policy → Select **Enter Ledger App** → Choose your device (In this article, we will use the Nano X wallet as an example) → Click **Set up a new Nano**;
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**Step 2:** Open your Ledger device by pressing the left black button for one second and then:
* Read Ledger’s instructions on the device;
* Press the black and white button at the same time to select **Set up a new device**;
* Insert 4 to 8 digits long to setup PIN code for your device → Reconfirm the PIN;
* Pay attention to each word of the Recovery Phrase and write down the 24 words correctly and in the right order → After having written them down, input them into the device to confirm *(Scroll through until you find the correct word by pressing the right button and repeat for all words)*.
***Note:** This Recovery Phrase is extremely important. If you lose this recovery phrase, you will not be able to access your crypto in case you lose the device.*
* Press two buttons at the same time to move to **Dashboard** after the device shows **Your device is now ready**;
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**Step 3:** Connect your device with Ledger Live:
* Complete Ledger’s quiz → Open phone’s bluetooth or connect with a USB cable → Click **Let’s pair my Nano** → **Add new Ledger Nano X**;
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* Click **Continue** after having connected your Ledger wallet with Ledger Live app successfully;
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**Step 4:** Install apps and create accounts:
* Open Ledger Live → Access the **Manager** section → Select your device → Search the application corresponding to the coin/token you want to store → Click **Install**;
**For example:** To store Ethereum (ETH) → Install Ethereum app.
* Access the **Account** section → Select **Add Account** → Choose your wallet and the installed app → Click **Continue** → Click **Go to Accounts** to complete.
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For more detailed instructions from Ledger, kindly check them out here: [LEDGER DOCS](https://support.ledger.com/hc/en-us/categories/4404376139409-Documentation-?docs=true)
## **How to connect your Ledger with Coin98 Extension**
**Step 1:** Open the coin/token’s app on your device → Press the right button to navigate to **Settings** → Press both buttons to enable **Blind Signing** if it is being disabled;
**Step 2:** After successfully setting up the Ledger device, open Coin98 Extension → Click the icon at the top left corner of the home screen → click **My Wallets** → Click the **Add Wallet** icon at the top right corner
**Step 3:** Select **Cold Wallet** → Click **Continue.** On the Notice message, click the **Confirm** button to use expand view instead.
**Step 4:** Select **Ledger;**
**Step 5:** Select the option below:
* Select hardware wallet (Ledger EVM or Ledger SOL wallet)
* Select the connection type (Bluetooth or Cable)
* Enter the wallet name
* Select Address To Recover
**Step 6:** Click the **Restore** button → Wait for the connection and you are done.
After connecting successfully, your wallet will be automatically displayed on the home screen. You can access the **Manage Wallet** section to manage the wallet, get the address, etc, and use the wallet like other wallets created on Coin98.
