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The industry standard for safely securing cryptocurrencies is hardware wallets. These specialized devices provide full isolation between your computer and your private keys.

The Avalanche Ledger wallet app is available via Ledger Live.

NOTE: At this time, the Avalanche Ledger app requires the use of a third-party wallet. The ledger can connect to the Avalanche wallet or to Core. This tutorial will showcase the Avalanche wallet. For information on how to connect Ledger to Core, follow the Ledger setup steps below and then check out connecting a Ledger to Core extension and connecting a Ledger to Core web.

Withdrawing AVAX to the addresses seen directly in Ledger Live will end up on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) network or Polygon network. Please check out this article for information on how to access these funds.

Setting up the Avalanche app on Ledger

1. Install Ledger Live on the computer or mobile device that which the Ledger Nano will be connected. Downloads are available for macOS, Windows, and Linux as well as iOS and Android.

• Make sure Ledger Live is ready to use. Disclaimer: Make sure you have the latest version of the Ledger Live application before proceeding. Older versions may not show the latest device firmware and Avalanche app version.

• Make sure the firmware on your Ledger Nano S / Nano S Plus / Nano X is up to date.

2. After successfully installing the app, make sure to open it on the device and run it. Complete the necessary setup steps for Ledger Live as needed.

3. Connect the Ledger to the computer and enter your pin. In Ledger Live, go to the "My Ledger" tab, and allow device management by pressing both buttons on the device. In the App Catalog search field enter "Avalanche". Confirm that the Avalanche app is v0.7.3 (or greater), and click the "Install" button.

To confirm the installation was successful, click the "Apps Installed" tab and search "Avalanche". You should see the application installed and the current version and the application size.