diff --git a/basics/assets/metamask-setup.md b/basics/assets/metamask-setup.md index 1a7d04f67..4c76c9c17 100644 --- a/basics/assets/metamask-setup.md +++ b/basics/assets/metamask-setup.md @@ -94,11 +94,24 @@ You can now use MetaMask to interact with the Filecoin network. ## Ledger hardware wallet -MetaMask is compatible with the Ledger hardware wallet. Follow these instructions to connect your Filecoin addresses within MetaMask to your Ledger wallet. This guide assumes you have [Ledger Live](https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live) and [MetaMask](https://metamask.io/) installed on your computer. +MetaMask is compatible with the Ledger hardware wallet. There are 2 options for Ledger apps that support Filecoin: +- **Filecoin Ledger App** - compatible with MetaMask or the [Glif.io](https://glif.io/en/wallet) wallet +- **Ethereum Ledger App** - ***currently deprecated*** for Filecoin as of v1.15.0 (previous versions will work) until Ledger releases their upcoming Dynamic Networks feature + +#### Note on Filecoin EVM vs Filecoin Native addresses + +Note that MetaMask supports Filecoin EVM addresses that follow the Ethereum `0x` format (see [this section](https://docs.filecoin.io/basics/assets/transfer-fil) for more info on address types). To use native Filecoin address types that begin with `f`, you can use: +- [Glif.io](https://glif.io/en/wallet) wallet (also compatible with the Filecoin Ledger App), +- Ledger Live and the Filecoin Ledger App or +- [Filecoin MetaMask Wallet](https://snaps.metamask.io/snap/npm/filsnap/) which can be installed from MetaMask's built-in Snaps menu + +Some exchanges only support specific address types (see [this table on FilecoinTl;dr](https://filecointldr.io/how-to-buy-filecoin#buy) for more info). Which address types are best to use may depend on your use case and goals. ### Install the Ledger app -Before you can connect MetaMask to your Ledger, you must install the Filecoin Ledger app on your Ledger device. +Follow these instructions to connect your Filecoin addresses within MetaMask to your Ledger wallet. This guide assumes you have [Ledger Live](https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live) and [MetaMask](https://metamask.io/) installed on your computer. + +Before you can connect MetaMask to your Ledger, you must install the Filecoin Ledger App on your Ledger device. 1. Open Ledger Live and navigate to **My Ledger**. 2. Connect your Ledger device and unlock it.