Install the Solana app on your Ledger device to manage SOL with the SolFlare wallet. The Solana app is developed and supported by the Solana community.
Before you start
- Set up Ledger Live with your device.
- Update the firmware on your Ledger device.
Install the Solana (SOL) app on your Ledger device
- Open Ledger Live and navigate to the Manager tab.
- Connect and unlock your Ledger device.
- If asked, allow the manager on your device.
- Search for the Solana (SOL) app in the app catalog.
- Click the Install button to install the app on your Ledger device.
- Your Ledger device displays Processing.
- Ledger Live displays Installed.
Next steps
- Create your first Ledger Solana account through Solflare. Learn more.
- Learn about the technology behind the Solana blockchain. Learn more.
- Need help? Reach out to the Solana community on Telegram or Twitter.
Why can't I create a Solana account in Ledger Live?
- While your Ledger device can store SOL coins and Solana assets, the Ledger Live app does not support Solana accounts yet.
- To create your first account we recommend using Solflare with your Ledger device.
- Using Solflare is perfectly safe, all accounts created with your Ledger device through Solflare are secured by your Ledger device.
- Visit our dedicated Solflare article to learn more.
Sending tokens on the Solana blockchain
Before sending tokens on the Solana blockchain, make sure you have enabled blind signing in the Solana app settings on your Ledger device.
To enable blind signing:
- Connect and unlock your Ledger device.
- Open the Solana app.
- Press the right button to navigate to Settings. Then press both buttons to validate.
- In the Blind signing settings, select Yes by pressing both buttons.
