How to connect a Ledger hardware wallet to Yoroi?
Yoroi Extension lets you connect Ledger hardware wallets (Nano S, Nano S+, Nano X ) to securely manage ADA while keeping private keys offline on your Ledger device
Before you start
- Update Yoroi to the latest version.
- Make sure your Ledger is up to date. To upgrade, you should update your firmware through Ledger Live first, then update the Cardano app.
- Close Ledger Live completely—keep it closed during all Yoroi usage to avoid conflicts.
- Open the Cardano app on your Ledger.
How to connect
On extension
- Open Yoroi Extension and click Connect hardware wallet.
- Pick Ledger Hardware wallet.
- Follow the prerequisites shown, then click Next > Connect.
- Choose your device. Use any option for S Plus.
- If you see a popup "[emurgo.github.io wants to connect to an HID device]", click your Ledger device to highlight it, and click Connect
- Follow on-screen instructions on both Ledger and Yoroi to export the public key.
- Name your wallet and click Save.
- Your Ledger wallet now appears in the Dashboard.
On mobile
- Open Yoroi Mobile and tap + Add wallet.
- Select Connect hardware wallet and choose your device type and connection method(iOS: Bluetooth only, Android: Bluetooth or USB)
- Verify prerequisites, then tap Continue.
- Follow on-screen prompts to pair the device and export public key.
- Name your wallet and save it.
Troubleshooting issues using Ledger
Your Ledger, Cardano app, and Yoroi Extension must all be updated to work properly.
- Update Ledger Live: https://support.ledger.com/article/4410960111889-zd
- Update Ledger firmware: https://support.ledger.com/article/360013349800-zd
- Update Cardano app: Install, uninstall and update apps
- "[emurgo.github.io wants to connect to an HID device]" popup: Click your Ledger device in the popup to highlight it, then click Connect.
- Ledger Live is running: close Ledger Live completely before using Yoroi. The applications conflict with each other.
- Ledger Nano X connected via USB: **disable **Bluetooth on the Nano X. Bluetooth interferes with USB connections.
- **Ledger displays "Waiting for commands": **press both buttons simultaneously on the Ledger, even if Yoroi shows no pending co.
- Incorrect device connected: if Yoroi shows "Incorrect device connected" (or similar), it means the hardware wallet instance doesn't match the original device ID registered with Yoroi. Remove the current copy in Settings > Wallet > Remove wallet and connect the new device.
Updated on: 21/01/2026
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