# Migrate Tokens to the New Polkadot Ledger App

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You do not need to migrate your Polkadot network accounts – the new Polkadot Ledger app automatically works with Polkadot (DOT) accounts.
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You need to make sure that your balances are transferrable – for example, you cannot transfer tokens which are currently staked or locked in governance voting. You need to unstake / unlock your tokens from governance votes before you can migrate your tokens.
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Follow these steps to migrate your token balances to account addresses generated by the new Polkadot Ledger app – **note: this guide assumes that the chain you are interacting with has upgraded its runtime to be compatible with the new Polkadot Ledger app**:

1. **Open your Ledger Live application and install the Polkadot Migration app and the Polkadot app (version 100.0.5 or above).**

### First Step – Polkadot Migration App

2. Open the Nova Wallet application and `Select` **Already have a wallet**.  <mark style="background-color:blue;">(Nova Wallet Device)</mark>.
   * If you are importing an additional wallet, `select` the **identicon** at the top right of the Assets screen, then `select` the settings **cogwheel icon** at the top right of the screen,  `select` **Add wallet**, and then `select` **Import existing**.
3. `Select` **Hardware Wallet** and then `select` your Ledger model **(Legacy)** <mark style="background-color:blue;">(Nova Wallet Device)</mark>.
4. Read the on-screen prompt and `Select` **Continue** <mark style="background-color:blue;">(Nova Wallet Device)</mark>.
5. `Turn on` and `unlock` your **Ledger device** <mark style="background-color:purple;">(Ledger Device)</mark>.
6. `Start` the **Polkadot Migration** application. You should see "Polkadot Migration Ready" on your Ledger screen <mark style="background-color:purple;">(Ledger Device)</mark>.
7. `Select` the **network** from the list  <mark style="background-color:blue;">(Nova Wallet Device)</mark>.
8. If requested, `allow` Nova Wallet access to finding **nearby devices** and enabling **Bluetooth**. On Android 11 or earlier, please also allow access to your **location**. Nova Wallet doesn't use your location information, but this permission is required for any app to be able to access Bluetooth devices <mark style="background-color:blue;">(Nova Wallet Device)</mark>.
9. `Select` your **Ledger** device on your Nova Wallet <mark style="background-color:blue;">(Nova Wallet Device)</mark>.
10. `Review` and `approve` the operation on your Ledger <mark style="background-color:purple;">(Ledger Device)</mark>. The address appearing on your Ledger should match the one shown in Nova Wallet.
11. `Input` a **nickname** for your account in Nova Wallet <mark style="background-color:blue;">(Nova Wallet Device)</mark>.

### Second Step – New Polkadot App

9. Since you are importing another wallet, `select` the **identicon** at the top right of the Assets screen, then `select` the settings **cogwheel icon** at the top right of the screen,  `select` **Add wallet**, and then `select` **Import existing**.  <mark style="background-color:blue;">(Nova Wallet Device)</mark>.
10. `Select` **Hardware Wallet** and then `select` your Ledger model **(Generic Polkadot app)** <mark style="background-color:blue;">(Nova Wallet Device)</mark>.
11. Read the on-screen prompt and `Select` **Continue** <mark style="background-color:blue;">(Nova Wallet Device)</mark>.
12. `Turn on` and `unlock` your **Ledger device** <mark style="background-color:purple;">(Ledger Device)</mark>.
13. `Start` the **Polkadot** application. You should see "Polkadot Ready" on your Ledger screen <mark style="background-color:purple;">(Ledger Device)</mark>.
14. `Select` your **Ledger** device in Nova Wallet <mark style="background-color:blue;">(Nova Wallet Device)</mark>.
15. `Review` and `approve` the operation on your Ledger <mark style="background-color:purple;">(Ledger Device)</mark>. The address appearing on your Ledger should match the one shown in Nova Wallet.
16. `Input` a **nickname** for your account in Nova Wallet <mark style="background-color:blue;">(Nova Wallet Device)</mark>.

### Third Step – Migrating Tokens

You should now have imported both your Polkadot Migration app accounts and your new Polkadot Ledger app accounts. Now, you need to move tokens from the account addresses generated by the Polkadot Migration app to the account addresses generated by the new Polkadot Ledger app.

16. Open the Nova Wallet application <mark style="background-color:blue;">(Nova Wallet Device)</mark>.
17. `Select` **Send** from the balance widget <mark style="background-color:blue;">(Nova Wallet Device)</mark>.
18. `Select` the **asset** you wish to send, or you can search for it in the search bar <mark style="background-color:blue;">(Nova Wallet Device)</mark>.
19. `Input` the **recipient's address –** in this case, you should select the Your Wallets dropdown and select the address generated by your new Polkadot Ledger app <mark style="background-color:blue;">(Nova Wallet Device)</mark>.
20. `Input` the **amount** of tokens that you wish to send and `select` **Continue** <mark style="background-color:blue;">(Nova Wallet Device)</mark>.
21. `Turn on` and `unlock` your **Ledger device** <mark style="background-color:purple;">(Ledger Device)</mark>.
22. `Start` the **Polkadot Migration** application. You should see "Polkadot Migration Ready" on your Ledger screen <mark style="background-color:purple;">(Ledger Device)</mark>.
23. `Review`the contextual information about your transfer and `select` **Confirm** <mark style="background-color:blue;">(Nova Wallet Device)</mark>.
24. `Select` your **Ledger** device on your Nova Wallet <mark style="background-color:blue;">(Nova Wallet Device)</mark>.
25. `Review` and `approve` the operation on your Ledger <mark style="background-color:purple;">(Ledger Device)</mark>.&#x20;

#### **Can I stake Polkadot using Ledger Live?**

Yes, you can use Ledger Live with Polkadot for staking, but you’ll need to install the updated Polkadot Ledger app and migrate your account. Nova Wallet simplifies the process by providing a mobile interface for managing nominations and rewards.

#### **Does Ledger Nano X support Polkadot staking?**

Yes, Ledger Nano X supports Polkadot staking. You can use it with Nova Wallet to securely sign staking operations while keeping your private keys offline.

#### **How do I migrate my Polkadot tokens to the new Ledger app?**

To migrate, install the Polkadot Ledger app, import your old account, and transfer your tokens to the new address. This guide walks you through each step.

#### **Can I use Nova Wallet and Ledger together?**

Absolutely. Nova Wallet + Ledger gives you a seamless, secure way to manage and stake DOT while benefiting from air-gapped signing and a user-friendly interface.