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# Talisman - Ledger Substrate Recover tool

This tool can be used to export a substrate account from a Ledger device using it's mnemonic.
This tool can be used to export substrate accounts from a Ledger device using it's mnemonic.

Example use cases :

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This tool is provided as is, and is not affiliated with Ledger or Parity. Use at your own risk.

If a Ledger mnemonic is typed into a computer, it should be considered compromised. This tool is provided as a convenience to recover funds from a Ledger device, but it is not recommended to use it for any other purpose.

The associated ledger device should be reset with a new mnemonic after funds are recovered.
If the Ledger mnemonic is typed into a computer, that ledger's security should be considered compromised. After funds are recovered, we recommend reseting the ledger device should be reset with a new mnemonic. Make sure to empty all accounts before resetting the device.

## Usage

We recommend using the tool on an air-gapped computer, or at least a computer that is not connected to the internet.

- Download the offline tool here, provided as a standalone html file : [](./build/offline.html)
- Download the offline tool from this link: [offline.html](https://github.com/TalismanSociety/ledger-substrate-recover/releases/latest/download/offline.html)
- Open the file in chrome
- Select the network for which the account has originally been created
- Type your mnemonic into the text area
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