# Sign in with Ledger (via Xverse)

**Here's how to get started:**

⚠️ **To use your Ledger device with Acre**, you must connect through the Xverse extension.

* **XVerse** ([download here](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/xverse-bitcoin-crypto-wal/idnnbdplmphpflfnlkomgpfbpcgelopg))
* Once you have installed the Xverse extension proceed to the steps below

**Step 1:** Visit <https://v2.acre.fi/dashboard> in your browser to get started.

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**Step 2:** Click through the information screens and learn about Acre.

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**Step 3:** Click the “Connect wallet” button in the top right corner.

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**Step 4:** Select Xverse wallet from the pop up menu.

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**Step 5:** This automatically triggers a connection request inside the Xverse wallet extension. Click “Accept” to complete this action.

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**Step 6:** The Xverse wallet extension requires 2 actions to connect to the Acre Dapp. The second action will automatically load, triggering a signature request.

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**Step 7:** Once the signature request is loaded into the Xverse browser extension, verify your wallet address and sign the on screen request, inside of the Xverse browser extension window.

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**Step 8:** You will then be asked to connect your Ledger device to the Xverse browser extension. Ensure your Ledger device is unlocked, and the Bitcoin application is open. Click “Connect”.

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**Step 9:** Next you will confirm the signature on your Ledger device. Follow the steps on the screen of your Ledger device and confirm the transaction directly on the Ledger device.

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**Step 10:** Once you have confirmed the transaction and completed the signature request, the Acre Dapp dashboard will automatically load.

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**Step 11:** You are now logged into your account!

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