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Connect your Ledger to Optimism (OP Mainnet) through Metamask

This tutorial describes how to access your Ledger Optimism (OP Mainnet) account via MetaMask. You can learn more about Optimism here.

Before you start

  • Make sure to update Ledger Live to the latest version via this link.
  • Open Ledger Live and connect your Ledger device to My Ledger to ensure that your device is running the latest firmware version.
  • Ensure that the latest version of the Ethereum (ETH) app is installed on your Ledger device.
  • Once you're all done, close Ledger Live as it can conflict with Metamask.

Accessing your Ledger Optimism (OP Mainnet) account via MetaMask.

  1. Follow these steps to install Metamask in your browser and connect your Ledger device.



  2. Once you've completed the setup, open the network menu and press Add to connect Metamask to the Optimism network.



  3. Click Approve.



  4. Click Switch to Optimism.



    Your account connects to the Optimism network, you're all set!


 

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