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How to safely download and install or update Ledger Live software wallet

coinguides — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:24:09 +0000

Ledger Live is the official software for your Ledger hardware device (Ledger Nano S and Ledger Nano X). There are plenty of other open source softwares that you can connect (e.g., Electrum) and use your ledger with. However you still need the Ledger live software for installing apps on your hardware device and to perform …

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Recovery Seed Phrase, Passphrase, PIN & Password – What is the difference?

coinguides — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 03:33:39 +0000

Recovery Seed, Passphrase. PIN and Password. These are basic security features used by cryptocurrency wallets. If you are new to Bitcoin and crypto space then all of these terms might sound scary. It can get confusing for new Bitcoiners who are setting up their wallet for the first time. Many new users keep thinking what …

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How to setup passphrase on Ledger Nano – Unlock secret hidden accounts

coinguides — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:52:28 +0000

Need an extra layer of security for your Ledger device? Wondering how to protect your Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies using a secret passphrase on your Ledger Nano? The following guide is you. You are well aware that when you initially setup the Ledger Nano (be it Ledger Nano S or Ledger Nano X) the device generates …

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How to update Ledger Nano S & Nano X firmware – Upgrade Ledger Nano device

coinguides — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:49:34 +0000

Is your Ledger Nano device out of date? Here in this beginners guide you’ll learn how to upgrade your Ledger wallet’s firmware. Just like how you keep your softwares up to date you also need to keep your hardware device up to date. Upgrading the device firmware enhances security, improves performance, add fixes and improves …

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How to store & manage any tokens or NFTs on Trezor / Ledger hardware wallet?

coinguides — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 06:19:47 +0000

Most of you know that you can store ERC20 tokens on your Trezor and Ledger hardware wallets. But do you know that you can also use them to store and mange tokens like BEP20 (Binance Smart Chain tokens) and HRC20 (Harmony One tokens). Other than that both the hardware devices also support Polygon Matic network, …

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How to restore Ledger Nano S | Nano X from your 24 word recovery phrase

coinguides — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 03:57:17 +0000

Another quick hardware wallet guide that shows you how to restore a Ledger Nano S or Ledger Nano X hardware wallet from recovery phrase. If you just bought a Ledger Nano and are looking to configure your new device then this guide is not for you. You should set up your Ledger as a new device …

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How to connect and use Ledger or a Trezor hardware wallet with Metamask

coinguides — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 03:57:47 +0000

Do you have most of your DeFi assets (Tokens and NFT’s) in your Metamask? If so then its time to secure them with a hardware wallet. The most safest way to use Metamask is with a hardware wallet. Your crypto assets are only as safe as your keys. If you are using Metamask as a …

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How to backup Ledger Hardware Wallet – Backup Nano S / Nano X device

coinguides — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 11:38:14 +0000

Most users who setup their cryptocurrency wallet for the first time are not aware about wallet backups. They simply setup the wallet, send funds and start using it without doing a proper backup or knowing what to do with the mnemonic seed words. When it comes to wallet taking a backup is the most essential …

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Importing Ledger / Trezor mnemonic seed into Electrum & vice versa

coinguides — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 13:26:22 +0000

Another guide for Ledger and Trezor users. This is mainly for users whose hardware wallet is lost, reset, stolen or damaged. What happens to my Bitcoins if my Ledger wallet is lost? What happens if my Trezor wallet is broken? Does all of the coins stored in my wallet is lost forever? This is one …

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How to connect Ledger hardware wallet to Bitcoin Testnet (BTC Test)?

coinguides — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 05:53:32 +0000

Just bought yourself a new Ledger hardware wallet but not sure how to use it? Setting up the device is very simple. Just follow the onscreen instructions and you should be ready to go. Just remember that the 24 word mnemonic seed generated by your wallet is the most important piece. Make sure to backup …

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