Set up Ledger Nano S Plus
Step by step guide
For any issuer, we advise setting up a Ledger Nano S Plus as a backup wallet that can be used to regain control of the on-ledger components of the digital security.
This step-by-step guide will show how easy it is to set up a Ledger Nano S Plus Hardware Wallet. It takes you through the setup assistant and shows you which steps are essential to interact with your digital company shares.
Set up takes about 15 minutes. Set up is only required once before the issuance can begin.
Prerequisites:
Please make sure you are using a Mac or Windows computer. Mobile phones and tablets are currently not supported.
Your computer has a USB 2.0 port or adapter.
You own a Ledger Nano S Plus Hardware Wallet.
Step 1: Unpack your Ledger Nano S Plus
For the installation, you need the following:
Anyone who has access to your recovery phrase can access your securities. Make sure that only you have access to it. Always keep it in a safe place!
Step 2: Initialize your device
Install this software "Ledger Live" to configure your device (using your computer) to avoid configuring all devices via the small display on your device. To install the "Ledger Live" software, please go to https://start.ledgerwallet.com
Click on "Download Now" and install the software. After the installation is finished, open the application.
First, you will see this splash screen. Click "Get Started" to continue.
Now click on "Initialize as a new device".
Select the device "Ledger Nano S Plus" and click on "Continue".
The Nano S ledger uses side buttons to interact and control the user interface. Use the left/right keys to change values and navigate through multiple-choice lists. Press both buttons to confirm, resume, or open an application.
First, you must set a PIN code to protect your device from unauthorized access. For this, connect the device to your computer. Click both buttons to continue.
Now the device will explain how to operate the Ledger Nano S. Click both buttons again to continue.
Use the right button to confirm that you want to initialize a new device.
Click both buttons to continue and enter your PIN code. Use the left and right buttons to change the numbers. Press both buttons simultaneously to select a number and proceed to the next number.
Click both side buttons to continue, then re-enter your pin code for confirmation.
Advice on choosing your PIN code:
Always choose your own PIN code.
Use 8 digits for optimal security. Never use a device that is already equipped with a PIN code or recovery phrase.
After you have completed all the steps, click "Continue".
Now is the time to create a recovery phrase for your wallet. The recovery phrase is an ordered list of 24 randomly selected words. The recovery phase allows you to access your account at any time even if you forget your PIN code or lose your Nano S ledger.
Anyone who has access to your recovery phrase can access your digital securities. Make sure that only you can access it. Keep it in a safe place!
In this step, you write the recovery phrase word for word on your recovery sheet. Then keep the sheet in a safe place. Now take your device and follow the instructions.
Press both buttons to continue.
Write every word on your recovery sheet. Use the right key to proceed to the next word.
When you're done, click both buttons to continue.
In the next step, enter the words in the correct order to ensure that you have actually saved the recovery phrase. Click both buttons to continue.
Use the left and right buttons to navigate through the words. If the word at the position matches the word you wrote down earlier, click both buttons to confirm the position of the word.
After you have confirmed the last word, the display shows that the device is now ready. Press both buttons to continue.
Again, press both buttons to continue.
Now that you have completed all the steps shown, click "Continue" at the bottom right.
Go back to your Ledger Live application and confirm both security questions. Click "Check Now" to confirm that you have a valid device that has not been tampered with.
Take the device and confirm that the management tool can access your device. Press the right button.
Then you should see the text "Your device is genuine". Click on "Continue".
Secure access to the Ledger Live application by setting a password. Set a secure password and click "Continue".
This password is a supplement to the PIN code of your device. While the PIN code protects your device, this password only secures access to the data stored in the Ledger Live application.
Please note :
If you lose your password, you will need to reset your Ledger Live and add accounts again.
Resetting Ledger Live does not affect your access to the digital securities.
Clear the Analytics and Bug reports checkboxes. Then click "Continue".
Your device is ready! The following steps require you to install the Ethereum application. Click on "Open Ledger Live".
Step 3: Install the Ethereum application on your device
Since you will be using the Ethereum network to issue your digital company shares, you must now install the Ethereum application on your device. To install applications, Ledger Live has a tool called "Manager". Click the "Open Manager" button.
Search the Manager for Ethereum and click "Install".
After the installation is complete, click "Close".
A new menu item "Ethereum" is now available on your device.
Step 4: Create a new address
Next, create a new address (= account) to manage your digital company shares.
You can have multiple accounts. With the same device, you can access all your accounts and recover all your accounts using your recovery phrase. However, only one account is required to manage your digital securities.
To create a new account, click on the "+".
Select "Ethereum" from the drop-down menu and click "Continue".
Next you'll see this screen. To confirm your Ethereum application, look at your display and select Ethereum.
Click "Continue."
Name your new account for example "Security-Token-Account", activate the checkbox next to it and click on "Add account".
You can now close the Account Manager.
You can also close the Ethereum application on your device by pressing the left or right button until the menu displays "Quit app". Then press both buttons to exit the menu.
Step 5: Copy your account address
Select your newly created account on the left. Then click on "Receive" to see the address of your account.
Connect and unlock your Ledger Nano S Plus and navigate to the Ethereum application. Press both buttons to start.
Click "Continue".
Click "Continue".
Check on your device that the address matches the one displayed in the wallet software. Confirm by pressing the right button.
Now the address of your account will be displayed. Press the copy key to copy the address to the clipboard. You can safely disconnect your device from your computer. Keep it in a safe place.
This address is queried by us in the onboarding process.
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