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Resetting and recovering your Ledger Live wallet involves a few steps to ensure the security of your funds. Here's a general guide:
Ensure you have your recovery phrase: When you initially set up your Ledger device and Ledger Live wallet, you should have been given a recovery phrase (also known as a seed phrase). This is a crucial piece of information as it allows you to recover your wallet in case your Ledger device is lost, stolen, or damaged.
Access your Ledger device: Plug in your Ledger device and enter your PIN to unlock it.
Open Ledger Live: Launch the Ledger Live application on your computer or mobile device.
Navigate to settings: In Ledger Live, go to the settings menu. Depending on your version of Ledger Live, the location of this option may vary slightly, but it's usually found in the top right corner.
Reset Ledger Live: Look for an option to reset Ledger Live or reset your wallet. This will clear any existing wallets from Ledger Live but will not affect the data stored on your Ledger device.
Restore wallet using recovery phrase: After resetting Ledger Live, you'll be prompted to set up a new wallet. Choose the option to restore a wallet using your recovery phrase.
Enter your recovery phrase: Follow the prompts to enter your recovery phrase. Make sure to enter it accurately, as any mistakes could result in loss of access to your funds.
Complete setup: Once you've entered your recovery phrase, Ledger Live will verify it and set up your wallet. You should now have access to your funds as you did before.
Check your accounts: After the recovery process is complete, double-check that all your accounts and transactions are correctly restored.
Secure your recovery phrase: Once your wallet is recovered, make sure to store your recovery phrase securely. Consider using a physical backup like a steel or titanium plate designed for storing recovery phrases, and store it in a safe place away from prying eyes and potential hazards.
Remember, your recovery phrase is the key to your funds, so always keep it safe and never share it with anyone.
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