Use with Metamask
Using a Ledger Hardware wallet in conjunction with Metamask or a similar compatible software like Rabbit Wallet is a seamless and secure way to manage your native IOTX tokens, ERC20 tokens, or your staking on the IoTeX blockchain.
The process mirrors the experience of using Ledger with Ethereum blockchain, with a few additional steps to ensure Metamask compatibility with the IoTeX network.
Prerequisites
Ledger Hardware Wallet
Metamask installed and configured on your computer
Latest version of Ethereum app installed on your Ledger device
Configuration Guide
Step 1: Connect Your Ledger to Metamask or Rabbit Wallet
Open Metamask or Rabbit Wallet on your computer.
Connect your Ledger Hardware Wallet to your computer using the USB cable.
Enter your Ledger PIN to unlock the device.
Step 2: Unlock the Ethereum App on Ledger
Navigate through the apps on your Ledger device to find the Ethereum app.
Open the Ethereum app by pressing both buttons on the Ledger device simultaneously.
Step 3: Configure Metamask for the IoTeX Blockchain
To ensure that your transactions are processed on the IoTeX network, you must configure Metamask accordingly.
Step 4: Connect Metamask to the IoTeX Blockchain
With the IoTeX network added to your wallet, you can now:
Select the IoTeX network from the network dropdown menu in Metamask or Rabbit Wallet.
Perform transactions as usual. Your transactions will now be conducted on the IoTeX blockchain.
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