If you want to securely manage your Cardano (ADA), connecting a Ledger Flex hardware wallet to Eternl is a great option. A hardware wallet keeps your private keys offline while still allowing you to send transactions, stake ADA, and manage Cardano native assets.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to connect Ledger Flex to the Eternl wallet step by step. If you’re still choosing a device, check our guide to the Best Hardware Wallets for Cardano. You can also explore more wallet setup guides in our crypto wallet tutorials hub.
1. Make sure you have installed the Cardano app in Ledger Live. Once installed, it will appear on your Flex device like in the image below.
2. Install the Eternl browser extension for Chrome (or another supported browser).
3. Connect your Ledger Flex to your computer and make sure the Cardano app is open on the device.
4. In Eternl, choose a PIN code for the wallet.
5. Select Connect hardware wallet.
6. Choose Ledger.
7. In the pop-up window, select Flex.
8. On your Flex device, confirm the export of the public key.
9. Name your wallet.
10. Thats it you can now send, receive and stake ADA; manage native assets and NFTs.
