Fix: This Browser Doesn’t Support Ledger Devices

Incompatible versions of the browser/extension may lead to this issue

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Have you been encountering This browser doesn’t support Ledger devices problem? Well, you need to know that Ledger Chrome apps have been deactivated and replaced byLedger Livefor security purposes.

A Ledger device can securely store your cryptocurrency and protect them with your own private keys. It acts like a bank vault that you own, and only you have access to.

The Ledger is a device that acts as a crypto wallet. It can hold multiple currencies offline. You can easily connect the Ledger hardware with MetaMask.

However, sometimes, you may encounter MetaMask not connecting to the Ledger issue. That is enough to ruin your experience with that software crypto-wallet.

Go through this article to find solutions along with some other helpful information.

Why is my Ledger not connecting?

We have tried to find out what may cause such problems in most situations. After doing some deep research, we have found the following ones:

Moreover, there can be other technical issues that can produce Ledger connectivity issues with MetaMask. Fortunately, you can quickly get rid of it if you follow some tricks.

Quick Tip:

Try another browser with Ledger management options and support. We recommend Opera One because it’s light and easy to use. Plus it’s very secure for crypto, having integrated antitracking and VPN.

It’s worth mentioning that Opera One has an integrated Crypto Wallet feature that helps users make secure transactions and manage tokens and collections. This browser also bring it’s own AI.

Opera One

How can I fix This browser doesn’t support Ledger devices error?

1. Update MetaMask extension

1.1. Update Chrome extensions

1.2. Update the Firefox add-ons

2. Update your browser

You can try the same steps for yourother browsers, and we believe you should be able to update your browser. Since browser compatibility could cause the browser doesn’t support the ledger device’s errors, this should fix the issue.

3. Close Ledger Live

The above methods are the best ways to fix browsers doesn’t support Ledger devices. However, you can check out our guide on how toMetamask not connecting to Ledgerif you encounter this issue.

Also, our article on what to do if yourcomputer doesn’t recognize Ledger Nano Smight be useful if you encounter such problems also.

If you have an opinion on this, feel free to let us know in the comments box.

Fix: This Browser Doesn’t Support Ledger Devices#

Why is my Ledger not connecting?#

Opera One#

How can I fix This browser doesn’t support Ledger devices error?#

1. Update MetaMask extension#

2. Update your browser#

3. Close Ledger Live#