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Topic: Ledger Nano Ether Wallet (Read 153 times)

legendary
Activity: 2758
Merit: 6830
May 16, 2018, 04:35:32 PM
#7
Thank you, but how come I am not able to see the private key for those pre-built 5 accounts? does it mean, I don't need private keys for those accounts?
The private-key is inside your Ledger. Putting in a simple way, MEW uses your public key (address) to see your balance and build the transaction, which its sent to the Ledger device, signed with the private-key and sent back to the computer, where its broadcasted. The private-key never leaves the device (reason why you can't see them, and why hardware wallets are so secure compared to normal desktop wallets).
legendary
Activity: 2086
Merit: 1566
May 16, 2018, 10:57:15 AM
#6
Hi, first time using Ledger nano s, with MEW wallet, i log in, it shows 5 different MEW address, are those all mine? who created those account, and how come I don't see private key when I log in those accounts? Also, I don't need any password like a normal wallet? little confused here how it works, can anyone explain? thanks
Hello imteaz, look here:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.36892685

I hope the information will help you. All the best
full member
Activity: 532
Merit: 107
May 16, 2018, 09:44:42 AM
#5
Consider Myetherwallet as an interface to interact with your Ledger nano S. You will still need to enter the PIN to unlock your Ledger or confirm the transactions from the device. The addresses are yours, pre-generated from your seed.

Thank you, but how come I am not able to see the private key for those pre-built 5 accounts? does it mean, I don't need private keys for those accounts?
hero member
Activity: 966
Merit: 501
May 16, 2018, 04:56:45 AM
#4
These wallets have already been built in you ledger nano s. When I'm bought trezor I got 5 eth addresses for my device. You can check your own cabinet on ledger where you can configure all functions
sr. member
Activity: 434
Merit: 436
May 16, 2018, 03:35:47 AM
#3
Hi, first time using Ledger nano s, with MEW wallet, i log in, it shows 5 different MEW address, are those all mine? who created those account, and how come I don't see private key when I log in those accounts? Also, I don't need any password like a normal wallet? little confused here how it works, can anyone explain? thanks

Ledger has its own HowTo for MyEtherWallet, have a look: https://support.ledgerwallet.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005200009-How-to-use-MyEtherWallet-with-Ledger
There are also a ton of guides, blog articles and videos available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RvDPQHERtc
staff
Activity: 3472
Merit: 6129
May 16, 2018, 02:38:50 AM
#2
Consider Myetherwallet as an interface to interact with your Ledger nano S. You will still need to enter the PIN to unlock your Ledger or confirm the transactions from the device. The addresses are yours, pre-generated from your seed.
full member
Activity: 532
Merit: 107
May 16, 2018, 01:40:54 AM
#1
Hi, first time using Ledger nano s, with MEW wallet, i log in, it shows 5 different MEW address, are those all mine? who created those account, and how come I don't see private key when I log in those accounts? Also, I don't need any password like a normal wallet? little confused here how it works, can anyone explain? thanks
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