# Ledger Hardware Wallet

### Step 1: Set Up Your Ledger Device

* Unbox your Ledger device (Ledger Nano S/X or Ledger Stax) and plug it into your computer.
* Install and launch **Ledger Live** on your desktop:
  * Download: <https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live>
* Follow the on-screen steps in Ledger Live to:
  * Initialize your device
  * Choose a PIN code
  * Write down your 24-word recovery phrase (note: store this securely and never share it)

### Step 2: Install the Ethereum App

* In **Ledger Live** App, go to **Manager**
* Unlock your Ledger device when prompted
* Find **Ethereum** in the App Catalog and click **Install**
* Once installed, open the **Ethereum** app on your device

### Step 3: Connect Your Ledger to the aarnâ dApp

1. Ensure your Ledger device is:
   * Unlocked
   * The **Ethereum** app is open
2. Visit the aarnâ dApp: [app.aarna.ai](https://app.aarna.ai/)
3. Click **Connect Wallet**
4. Select **Ledger Live**
5. Follow the Ledger Live prompts to connect and proceed

### Step 4: Fund Your Ledger Account and Deploy into âtv vault

* From your CEX (e.g. Binance, Coinbase) or another wallet:
  * Copy the Ledger Ethereum address shown in the aarnâ dApp
  * Withdraw stablecoins (e.g. USDC) and a small amount of ETH for gas to that address
* Back in the aarnâ dApp:
  1. Enter the amount of stablecoins to deposit (minimum $100)
  2. Click **Confirm**
  3. Approve the transaction on your Ledger device
* Wait for the on-chain confirmation—your âtv tokens will arrive in your Ledger account