If you're having trouble connecting your Ledger or signing transactions with the Phantom browser extension, try these steps.
Connection issues
- Close your browser completely and reopen it.
- Make sure Ledger Wallet isn't running—it can block the connection.
- Update your Ledger device firmware.
- Update the Solana, Ethereum, or Bitcoin app on your Ledger.
- Try connecting again.
Still not connecting
Remove and re-add your Ledger in Phantom:
- Click your profile avatar in the upper-left corner.
- Go to Settings → Manage Accounts.
- Select your Ledger wallet and click Remove Account.
- Re-add it: Add Account → Connect Hardware Wallet.
Transaction issues
If your Ledger connects but transactions fail, follow these steps:
- Make sure your Ledger is connected via USB and unlocked.
- Open the correct app on your Ledger (for example, Solana).
- Make sure Ledger Wallet is closed.
- Enable blind signing: On your Ledger, open the relevant app → Settings → Enable blind signing → set to Enabled.