This tutorial describes how to set up and use the polkadot.js app with your Ledger device to access your Ledger Kusama (KSM) account.
Before you start
- Ensure the latest version of the Kusama (KSM) app is installed on your Ledger device.
- Update the firmware of your Ledger Nano S / Nano S Plus / Nano X.
- Ensure that Ledger Live is closed as it can conflict with polkadot.js.
- Please note that polkadot.js does not support Ledger devices on Firefox. Please ensure you are using Chrome or Brave.
Connect your device to polkadot.js
- Unlock your Ledger device and open the Kusama app.
- Go to polkadot.js.
- Select the polkadot.js.org/apps/ tile.
The next page may take some time to load. - Click the Polkadot logo to open the side panel.
- Select Kusama and click Switch to move to KSM wallet.
- Click again on the Kusama logo to open the side panel and make sure that you're connected via Parity.
- Close the panel by clicking on the (X) button.
- Navigate to Settings, select manage hardware connections, and then choose one of the following:
- Navigate to Settings, select manage hardware connections, and then choose one of the following:
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Attach Ledger via WebUSB if you are on Windows.
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Attach Ledger via WebHID if you are on macOS or Linux.
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- Click Save.
Add KSM account
- In the top header, go to Accounts.
- In the drop-down menu, click Accounts.
- Select Add via Ledger.
- In the subsequent menu, enter a name in the Name field, then leave Account type and Address index as they are. Click Save.
A pop-up window may appear. - To confirm the connection with your Ledger device, select your device then click Connect.
Your Ledger Kusama (KSM) account appears.
Next steps
- Check the Kusama user guide for instructions on how to manage KSM with polkadot.js