Polkadot.js.org Substrate Portal

After successfully completing the prerequisite setup phase, you can start using Polkadot.js.org Substrate Portal through Ledger

Connect & Import

  1. Quit Ledger Live.

  2. Plug LedgerUnlockOpen the Polkadot app

  3. Navigate to the Polkadot.js In Accounts → click From Ledger (or Import via Ledger).

  1. Upon clicking the From Ledger button, you will see the following screen

    In the modal, set:

    • Account type (top-level derivation; usually 0)

    • Address index (child index; usually 0)

    • Name your account → Save.

  1. Upon clicking the Save button, the Device Selector will appear. Select your Ledger device and press the Connect button.

  1. Allow the connection on your Ledger Device.

Notes on derivation:

  • Ledger on Substrate = ed25519 keys.

  • Account type groups (0..N). The address index enumerates addresses within that group.

  • The address string changes by network (SS58 format), but the underlying public key is the same.

How to Transfer on Creditcoin network

  1. Unlock Ledger → open the Polkadot app

  2. In the portal, go to Accounts → My accounts → click the paper-plane “Send” icon next to your Ledger account

  1. From: your Ledger account → To: paste/choose recipient.

  2. Amount: enter value.

  1. Click Make TransferSign and Submit → review on the Ledger → Approve.

  2. Track status in the UI or your block explorer.

The transfer has now been successfully completed.

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