Verified 2026 Security Documentation — Manual Proofed
How to Transfer Avalanche (AVAX) to Ledger
A step-by-step guide to securing your assets in offline cold storage. Stop leaving your financial future on custodial exchanges.
Critical Network Alert
Only use the Avalanche (C-Chain) network.
Moving AVAX via the wrong blockchain will result in the permanent loss of your assets. Exchange support cannot recover funds sent to the wrong network.
1
Initialize Ledger Live
Ensure your Ledger device is updated to the latest firmware. Open Ledger Live and navigate to "My Ledger".
2
Install the Avalanche App
Search for "Avalanche" in the App Catalog and click install. This creates a native AVAX account on your device.
3
Copy Receiving Address
Go to the "Receive" tab, select your Avalanche account, and follow the on-screen prompts on your physical Ledger.
Visual Proof Check: Always verify that the address on your computer screen exactlymatches the address on your Ledger device's physical screen.
4
Execute Transfer from Exchange
Log into your exchange (Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, etc.). Navigate to "Withdraw", paste your Ledger address, and select the Avalanche (C-Chain) network.
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