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= How to use Ledger with Terracoin =
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A [https://www.ledger.com/products/ledger-nano-s Ledger Nano S] is a hardware wallet. Hardware wallets are considered very secure for the storage of a user’s private keys in the blockchain world. Your digital assets are safe even when using an infected (or untrusted) PC.
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Install the Terracoin app on your Ledger device to manage TRC with the [[Terracoin_Electrum_Wallet|Terracoin Electrum]]. The Terracoin app is developed and supported by TRCf.
 
Install the Terracoin app on your Ledger device to manage TRC with the [[Terracoin_Electrum_Wallet|Terracoin Electrum]]. The Terracoin app is developed and supported by TRCf.
   
 
== Before you start ==
 
== Before you start ==
   
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* You have [https://support.ledgerwallet.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000613793 initialized] your Ledger device.
 
* [https://support.ledgerwallet.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002731113 Update the firmware] on your Ledger device.
 
* [https://support.ledgerwallet.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002731113 Update the firmware] on your Ledger device.
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* Ledger Live is [https://support.ledgerwallet.com/hc/en-us/articles/360006395233-Take-your-first-steps ready to use].
 
* Install the Bitcoin app, as Terracoin requires it.
 
* Install the Bitcoin app, as Terracoin requires it.
   
 
== Instructions ==
 
== Instructions ==
   
* Install the Terracoin app
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* Open the Manager in Ledger Live.
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* Connect and unlock your Ledger device.
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* If asked, allow the manager on your device by pressing the right button.
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* Find '''Terracoin''' in the app catalog.
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* Click the Install button of the app.
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* An installation window appears.
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* Your device will display '''Processing…'''
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* The app installation is confirmed.
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== Use Ledger device with [[Terracoin_Electrum_Wallet|Terracoin Electrum]] ==
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* Open [[Terracoin_Electrum_Wallet|Terracoin Electrum]].
 
* Open [[Terracoin_Electrum_Wallet|Terracoin Electrum]].
 
* Connect and unlock your device.
 
* Connect and unlock your device.
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* Select the '''Terracoin''' app and start it.
 
* Create new wallet, select Hardware Wallet, or select the wallet and open.
 
* Create new wallet, select Hardware Wallet, or select the wallet and open.
   

Revision as of 20:47, 29 January 2020

How to use Ledger with Terracoin

A Ledger Nano S is a hardware wallet. Hardware wallets are considered very secure for the storage of a user’s private keys in the blockchain world. Your digital assets are safe even when using an infected (or untrusted) PC.

Install the Terracoin app on your Ledger device to manage TRC with the Terracoin Electrum. The Terracoin app is developed and supported by TRCf.

Before you start

Instructions

  • Open the Manager in Ledger Live.
  • Connect and unlock your Ledger device.
  • If asked, allow the manager on your device by pressing the right button.
  • Find Terracoin in the app catalog.
  • Click the Install button of the app.
  • An installation window appears.
  • Your device will display Processing…
  • The app installation is confirmed.

Use Ledger device with Terracoin Electrum

  • Open Terracoin Electrum.
  • Connect and unlock your device.
  • Select the Terracoin app and start it.
  • Create new wallet, select Hardware Wallet, or select the wallet and open.

Configure public key exports

The Terracoin app can export your extended public key (xpub) to web apps in a U2F compatible web browser (Chrome, Opera or Firefox). The xpub is privacy-sensitive information, as all public addresses can be generated from it.

Public key exports by default require manual approval on the device to prevent inadvertent sharing of your public addresses. This setting can be configured as follows:

  • Open the Terracoin app.
  • Navigate to Settings > Public key export approval.
  • Choose one of two options:
    • Manual approval (default): public key exports require a confirmation on the device.
    • Auto approval: public key exports are automatically approved.

Terracoin address formats

Terracoin addresses start with an 1, just like bitcoin.

Address privacy

Terracoin transactions are public information. Do not re-use your addresses for optimal privacy. Terracoin Electrum automatically generates new addresses and keeps track of your previous ones. Previous addresses do remain valid, but they don't offer an optimal level of privacy.