Ledger™ Bridge | Secure Connection to Ledger Wallet
Ledger™ Bridge is an essential service that allows secure communication between your Ledger hardware wallet and supported web applications. Whether you're interacting with a browser-based crypto wallet, a dApp, or a Web3 service, Ledger Bridge ensures your private keys remain protected while enabling smooth connectivity.
🔍 What Is Ledger Bridge?
Ledger Bridge is a lightweight background utility that acts as a secure communication layer between your Ledger device and browser-based apps. It's required when certain platforms (e.g., MetaMask, WalletConnect) need to sign messages using your Ledger hardware wallet.
- Supports WebUSB/WebHID for browser compatibility
- Keeps your private keys offline and protected
- Facilitates signing and transactions with Web3 dApps
🛠️ How to Install Ledger Bridge
Follow these steps to securely install and run Ledger Bridge:
- Visit the official website: ledger.com/start
- Download Ledger Live for your operating system
- Follow the prompts to install Ledger Live and Ledger Bridge
- After installation, Ledger Bridge runs automatically in the background
💡 Tip: Always download from the official Ledger site. Avoid third-party links or app stores.
🔐 Using Ledger Bridge with Your Wallet
To connect your Ledger device through a browser app (e.g., MetaMask, Zapper, OpenSea):
- Open the website or app requiring wallet access
- Choose Ledger as the connection method
- Ledger Bridge will securely relay the request
- Approve the transaction directly on your Ledger device
Every transaction or message must be physically approved using buttons on the device—this ensures authenticity and protection.
⚠️ Security Warning: Never approve a transaction you don’t fully understand. Confirm all details (addresses, amounts, tokens) on your Ledger device screen before clicking confirm.
❓ Troubleshooting Ledger Bridge
- Browser not connecting? Ensure Ledger Bridge is running and Ledger Live is closed
- Device not recognized? Use the original USB cable and test a different port
- Stuck on loading? Refresh the browser, close extra tabs, or reboot the system
- App not syncing? Update your firmware in Ledger Live and restart the app
💡 Pro Tip: Close Ledger Live while using browser wallets. Only one app can control your Ledger at a time.
📋 Best Practices for Safety
- ✅ Use only https://www.ledger.com for downloads
- ✅ Verify site URLs before connecting your wallet
- ✅ Keep Ledger firmware and Bridge updated regularly
- 🚫 Never share or input your 24-word recovery phrase online
- 🚫 Don’t use public Wi-Fi when managing crypto
🌐 Supported Browsers & Platforms
Ledger Bridge is compatible with:
- Google Chrome (latest versions)
- Mozilla Firefox (with WebUSB enabled)
- Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
- macOS, Windows, and Linux
Safari is currently not supported due to WebUSB limitations.
📞 Need Help?
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