Ledger Nano Ether Wallet

[imteaz]

Hi, first time using Ledger nano s, with MEW wallet, i log in, it shows 5 different MEW address, are those all mine? who created those account, and how come I don't see private key when I log in those accounts? Also, I don't need any password like a normal wallet? little confused here how it works, can anyone explain? thanks

[OmegaStarScream]

Consider Myetherwallet as an interface to interact with your Ledger nano S. You will still need to enter the PIN to unlock your Ledger or confirm the transactions from the device. The addresses are yours, pre-generated from your seed.

[mithrim]

Hi, first time using Ledger nano s, with MEW wallet, i log in, it shows 5 different MEW address, are those all mine? who created those account, and how come I don't see private key when I log in those accounts? Also, I don't need any password like a normal wallet? little confused here how it works, can anyone explain? thanks

Ledger has its own HowTo for MyEtherWallet, have a look: https://support.ledgerwallet.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005200009-How-to-use-MyEtherWallet-with-Ledger
There are also a ton of guides, blog articles and videos available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RvDPQHERtc

[Charloz24]

These wallets have already been built in you ledger nano s. When I'm bought trezor I got 5 eth addresses for my device. You can check your own cabinet on ledger where you can configure all functions

[imteaz]

Consider Myetherwallet as an interface to interact with your Ledger nano S. You will still need to enter the PIN to unlock your Ledger or confirm the transactions from the device. The addresses are yours, pre-generated from your seed.

Thank you, but how come I am not able to see the private key for those pre-built 5 accounts? does it mean, I don't need private keys for those accounts?

[MinoRaiola]

Hi, first time using Ledger nano s, with MEW wallet, i log in, it shows 5 different MEW address, are those all mine? who created those account, and how come I don't see private key when I log in those accounts? Also, I don't need any password like a normal wallet? little confused here how it works, can anyone explain? thanks

Hello imteaz, look here:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3716414.msg36892685#msg36892685

I hope the information will help you. All the best

[TryNinja]

Thank you, but how come I am not able to see the private key for those pre-built 5 accounts? does it mean, I don't need private keys for those accounts?

The private-key is inside your Ledger. Putting in a simple way, MEW uses your public key (address) to see your balance and build the transaction, which its sent to the Ledger device, signed with the private-key and sent back to the computer, where its broadcasted. The private-key never leaves the device (reason why you can't see them, and why hardware wallets are so secure compared to normal desktop wallets).