How To Connect Ledger Flex to Core Wallet (Avalanche Guide)

If you want to manage Avalanche assets more securely, connecting Ledger Flex to Core Wallet is a strong option. Core is one of the most popular wallets in the Avalanche ecosystem, and pairing it with a hardware wallet lets you keep your private keys offline while still accessing staking and dApps.

By connecting Ledger Flex to Core, you can securely manage AVAX and Avalanche-based tokens, use supported networks, and interact with the Avalanche ecosystem with the added protection of hardware wallet signing.

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Steps to Connect Ledger Flex to Core Wallet

1. Make sure the Avalanche app is installed in Ledger Live. Once installed, it will appear on your Ledger Flex device like in the image below.

Ledger Flex wallet in my hand displaying Avalanche app

2. Install the Core browser extension for Chrome or another supported browser.

3. Connect your Ledger Flex to your computer and open the Avalanche app on the device.

4. In Core, choose Access existing wallet.

Core wallet - Access existing wallet

5. Select Add using Ledger.

Core wallet - Add using Ledger

5. In the pop-up window, choose Flex.

7. Choose a wallet name and password.

Core wallet - choose wallet name and password

8. That’s it. Since Avalanche is an EVM-compatible chain, you can use Core Wallet with your Ledger Flex to send and receive assets on Avalanche, Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, and other supported networks. You can also use Bitcoin and the Avalanche X-Chain and P-Chain inside Core.

You can now securely manage AVAX and Avalanche-based tokens, access Avalanche dApps, and use supported features like staking with Ledger Flex protection.

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