> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.swipe.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.swipe.org/ledger/connect-ledger.md).

# Connect Ledger

Users can utilize the Swipe Network Decentralized Finance App (DeFi DApp) through a Chrome browser and a Metamask chrome extension and their Ledger hardware wallet by following the steps below.

**First - Connect your Ledger hardware wallet to your computer**

1. Plug your Ledger hardware wallet to your your computer via the USB cable which you normally use to connect your Ledger to your Ledger Live application to access your accounts.

**Second - Add the Ledger hardware wallet to Metamask**

1. Navigate and click the fox icon to your MetaMask chrome extension:<br>

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2\. Then when your MetaMask is open press the top corner icon as shown below:

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3\. Then you will press `Connect Hardware Wallet` as shown below:

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4\. There will be a new tab that opens up from Metamask which will then instruct you to follow the directions on the screen. Select `Ledger` then click `Connect`.

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5\. Next you will select `Ledger Live` as the the "Select HD Path" followed by selecting your Ethereum wallet account that you want to use for `SXP` staking. Once you select the ETH Wallet that has your `SXP` on it, press `Unlock`

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6\. After you press `Unlock` your Ledger hardware wallet is now connected to Metamask and you are ready to continue your staking process.&#x20;