How To Connect Ledger Flex To Phantom (Desktop & Mobile)

If you want to use your Ledger Flex hardware wallet with Phantom, you can easily connect the device and manage your Solana assets through Phantom’s interface. This setup allows you to keep your private keys secured on the hardware wallet while still accessing the Solana ecosystem, staking features, SPL tokens, NFTs, and decentralized applications (dApps) through Phantom.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to connect Ledger Flex to Phantom on both desktop and mobile devices. The process only takes a few minutes and requires installing the Solana app on your Ledger device and pairing it with Phantom. If you’re looking for more similar guides, explore our Crypto Wallet Tutorials and Setup Guides.

If you’re comparing hardware wallets for storing SOL and other crypto assets, you may also want to check our guide on the 6 Best Hardware Wallets for Solana (SOL) in 2026, where we review the most secure options available.

Connect Ledger Flex to Phantom Wallet on Desktop

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

Ledger Flex in my hand displaying Solana app

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

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

4. Open Phantom and click “I already have a wallet.”

Phantom wallet - I already have a wallet option

5. Select “Connect Hardware Wallet.”

Phantom wallet - connect hardware wallet option

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

7. Phantom will display “Ledger Flex Connected,” but you still need to export your Ledger Solana accounts.

8. Select Solana as the network and click Continue.

Phantom wallet connected to Flex - Network selection

9. hantom will detect available accounts, then click Continue to proceed.

Solana wallet - Ledger Solana accounts found

10. Your Ledger accounts will now be added to Phantom.

Solana wallet - Ledger Solana account added

11. Create a password for your Phantom wallet.

Phantom Solana wallet - select password

12. Setup is complete. You can now use Phantom with Ledger Flex to manage SOL, SPL tokens, NFTs, stake SOL, and interact with Solana dApps. If you already had SOL stored on your Ledger device, the balance should now appear in Phantom.

Phantom integrated with Ledger Flex showing SOL balanace

Connect Ledger Flex to Phantom Wallet on Mobile

1. Make sure the Solana app is installed in Ledger Live, which will make it available on your Ledger Flex device.

2. On your Ledger Flex, go to Settings and enable Bluetooth.

Turning on the Bluetooth on Flex device

3. Open the Solana app on the Ledger Flex.

Solana app on Ledger Flex device

4. Install and open the Phantom mobile app on your phone.

5. Tap “I already have a wallet.”

Phantom mobile app - I already have a wallet

6. Select “Other Import Options.”

Phantom mobile app - Other import options

7. Tap “Connect Hardware Wallet.”

Phantom mobile app - connect hardware wallet tab

8. Click “Connect your Ledger device.”

9. Phantom will search for nearby devices, and you can tap your Ledger Flex to begin pairing.

Phantom mobile app found Ledger Flex device by bluetooth

10. Confirm the pairing code displayed on your Ledger Flex.

11. Select Solana as the network.

Phantom mobile app - select chains to connect

11. Phantom will detect and import your Ledger Solana account/s.

12. That’s it. You can now safely access and enjoy the Solana ecosystem.

Phantom mobile app integrated with Ledger Flex showing SOL balance

If you are looking for other wallets that support the Solana ecosystem, see our guide to the 6 Best Solana (SOL) Wallets to Use in 2026.

FAQ

This usually happens if the Solana app is not open on your Ledger device or the connection was not recognized. Open the Solana app on Ledger Flex and try connecting again from Phantom.

Open the Solana app on your Ledger Flex, tap the Settings icon in the top-right corner, and enable Blind signing. Once enabled, return to Phantom and try the transaction again.

Yes. When using a hardware wallet with Phantom, private keys never leave the Ledger device. Transactions must still be confirmed on the hardware wallet before they are signed.

Yes. After connecting your Ledger Flex to Phantom, you can stake SOL directly through Phantom while the private keys remain secured on the hardware wallet.

Ivan Kovac

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