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Staying Safe When Plugging Ledger Into a Public Computer

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Overview: Staying Safe When Plugging Ledger Into a Public Computer — here are the key points in plain English.

Key takeaway: Connection and syncing need a stable cable or Bluetooth; retry in order and recovery is usually straightforward.

Action steps:

  1. Never type the recovery phrase or PIN in a public environment.
  2. Only view and sync — don't run firmware updates on a borrowed PC.
  3. Check the site domain and certificate for any hijacking signs.
  4. When done, exit Ledger Live and eject the device.
  5. Back in a trusted environment, sync again and self-check balances.

Safety reminder: Use only the official Ledger site and Ledger Live. Never type your recovery phrase or PIN into a webpage and never share them with anyone. Pause and verify the moment anything looks unusual.

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