Page 25 - User manual - Ledger Nano S

Send and receive crypto assets

In order to be able to send and receive cryptocurrencies using your Ledger Nano S, you

must first initialize your device. Once initialized you will need to download the Ledger

Manager application, along with the Ledger Bitcoin Wallet, Ledger Ethereum Wallet, or

Ledger Ripple Wallet (more information about cryptocurrencies and wallets compatibility on

this link) using the instructions below:

1. the Ledger Manager: ​go to this page in your Chrome browser, and click on "Available on

Chrome" to download and install it.

2. the Ledger Bitcoin Chrome app: ​go to this page in your Chrome browser, and click on

"Available on Chrome" to download and install it.

3. the Ledger Ethereum Chrome app: ​go to this page in your Chrome browser, and click on

"Available on Chrome" to download and install it.

4. the Ledger Ripple app: ​go to this page in your Chrome browser, and click on "Available on

Chrome" to download and install it.

Once the Ledger Bitcoin Wallet (or Ledger Ethereum Wallet or Ledger Ripple Wallet)

Chrome application is installed on your computer:

1. Connect your Ledger Nano S to a USB port on your computer and enter your PIN code
2. Launch your Ledger Bitcoin, (Ethereum, or Ripple) Wallet Chrome application

3. Open the cryptocurrency app of your choice on your Ledger Nano S (downloaded from

your Ledger Manager application onto your Ledger Nano S)

Then you can see your account and manage your coins. If you want to manage other coins

or applications with your Nano S, you can manage your applications through the Ledger

manager. See here how to use it.
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How to transfer Bitcoins to your Ledger Wallet

When you want to receive coins, you just have to ​provide your address to the payer. Your

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Ledger Nano S does not need to be connected as the transaction is made on the blockchain,

not on the device itself. Next time you connect your wallet, it will synchronize to the

blockchain to display all of your past operations and your balance.

To receive cryptocurrencies on your Ledger Wallet you will need to locate your Bitcoin (or

Ether, Ripple, etc.) address. To find your Bitcoin address follow the instructions listed below:

1. Connect your Ledger device
2. Enter your PIN code
3. Open the Bitcoin application on your device
4. Launch your Bitcoin Chrome application on your computer
5. Click on "Receive", a popup window opens
6. Copy the "Bitcoin address" which is displayed