Manual

Restore from recovery phrase

Restore a Ledger Nano X device from your recovery phrase to restore, replace or clone a

device. The Ledger Nano X will recover the private keys backed up by your confidential

recovery phrase.

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Alternatively, set up as a new device to generate new private keys and write down a new

recovery phrase.

What you'll need

✓ Ledger Nano X.

✓ Get the recovery phrase to restore. BIP39/BIP44 recovery phrases are supported.

✓ Either at least an iOS 9 or Android 7 smartphone or a computer with at least

Windows 8 (64-bit), macOS 10.8, or Linux.

✓ The Ledger Live application downloaded and installed.

Instructions

Ledger Live features interactive setup instructions. Simply open the app to get started.

Step 1. Restore from recovery phrase

1. Press the button next to the USB port until the Ledger logo appears to turn on

the device.

2. Read the on-screen instructions. Press the right button to proceed or the left

button to go back.

3. Press both simultaneously when Restore from recovery phrase is displayed.

Step 2. Choose your PIN code

1. Press both buttons when Choose PIN code is displayed on the device.

2. Press the left or right button to select a digit. Press both buttons to validate a

digit.

3. Select to confirm your PIN code of 4 to 8 digits. Select to erase a digit.

4. Enter the PIN code again to confirm it.

Security tips

● Choose your own PIN code. This code unlocks your device.

● Use 8 digits for optimal security.

● Never use a device supplied with a PIN code and/or a recovery phrase.

● Contact Ledger Support in case of doubt.