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Polygon (MATIC)

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This article will help you create your first Polygon (MATIC) article with your Ledger and Ledger Live.

Polygon Hardfork

As of July 11, 2023, the Polygon community has successfully implemented an upgrade through a hard fork at block #44934656. This upgrade does not impact Ledger users in any way. No actions are necessary, and you may continue to use your Polygon account as usual

Before you start

Install the Polygon (MATIC) app on your Ledger device

  1. Open Ledger Live and navigate to the My Ledger tab.
  2. Connect and unlock your Ledger device.
  3. If asked, allow My Ledger to access your device.
  4. Search for the Polygon (MATIC) app in the app catalog.
  5. Click the Install button to install the app on your Ledger device.
    • Your Ledger device displays Processing.
    • Ledger Live displays Installed.



 The Polygon app is developed and supported by Ledger. 

Create a Polygon (MATIC) account

  1. Open Ledger Live.
  2. Connect and unlock your Ledger device.
  3. Navigate to the Accounts tab, click the Add account button, select Polygon (MATIC), and click Continue. 



  4. When prompted open the Polygon app on your Ledger device using the buttons.


     
  5. Name your Polygon account then click Add account



  6. Click Done to finalize adding your account to Ledger Live.

Next steps

  • Receive MATIC and ERC20 tokens into your Polygon account. Learn more.
  • Send MATIC and ERC20 tokens from your Polygon account. Learn more.
  • Learn more about MATIC and the Polygon network here.

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