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Storing and managing VET and VeChain tokens with your Ledger

This tutorial describes how to use Sync2 web wallet with your Ledger device to create a VeChain account and manage VET and VeChain tokens.

Before you start

  • Do a complete update of your Ledger setup to ensure Ledger Live and your Ledger device are running the latest apps and software. Learn more.
  • Download the latest version of the VeChain (VET) app on your Ledger device.

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Connecting your Ledger to Sync2

  1. Go to https://lite.sync.vecha.in/#/, click Get Started, choose a Password then click Next.

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  2. Confirm your password.

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  3. Let Sync2 generate a wallet then click Finish.
     This wallet is a standalone Sync wallet which is not linked to your Ledger wallet.

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  4. Since we won't be using this wallet, you can safely ignore the backup prompt and click Dismiss.

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  5. Click the hamburger icon then click the (+) button.

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  6. Open the VeChain app on your Ledger.
    Your device should display: Application is ready.

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  7. Click Link Now then select your Ledger device in the pop-up and click Connect.

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  8. Click Link.

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  9. Select your Ledger wallet from the menu.

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  10. Rename your wallet to something more descriptive like "Ledger Wallet" then click OK.

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  11. Click on the card in the center of your screen.

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    Your Ledger VeChain account appears.
  12. Click the QR code icon to reveal your account address and use this address to send VET and VeChain tokens to your Ledger account.

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Managing VeChain tokens

  1. Click the (+) button to open the Assets menu.

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  2. Toggle the tokens you want to display in the wallet then click < to go back to the dashboard.

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    Your tokens appear on the dashboard, you're done!

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 Before you go

  • The above mentioned steps outline the preferred method of transferring VET and VeChain tokens to your Ledger wallet.
  • Please avoid sending VeChain assets to your Ledger Ethereum (ETH) account.
  • Additionally, when withdrawing VeChain assets from any cryptocurrency exchange, it is imperative to choose the VET/VeChain network.

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