Forgot Your Ledger PIN — How to Regain Access
A Ledger PIN can't be recovered, only reset. After 3 wrong tries the device wipes; restore access with your recovery phrase.
Introduction
TL;DR
- A PIN cannot be recovered — it can only be reset by wiping the device.
- Three wrong PIN entries automatically erase the device (a security feature).
- After a reset, restore your accounts using your recovery phrase.
- If you've also lost your recovery phrase, the funds cannot be recovered.
A PIN can't be recovered — only reset
There is no “forgot PIN” option that reveals your code. The PIN protects the device locally, and neither you nor Ledger support can retrieve it. The way back in is a reset followed by a restore.
Why 3 wrong tries wipe the device
If a PIN is entered incorrectly three times in a row, the device erases itself. This protects your funds if the device is lost or stolen — a thief can't keep guessing.
Reset and restore from your recovery phrase
Reset the device, choose “Restore from recovery phrase,” and enter your recovery phrase to rebuild your accounts. You'll set a new PIN during setup. Your funds reappear because they live on the blockchain.
If you've lost the recovery phrase too
If both the PIN and the recovery phrase are gone, there is no way to recover the funds — by design, no one (including Ledger) holds a copy. This is why a secure, offline backup of the recovery phrase is essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about hardware wallets and crypto security
Can Ledger support recover my PIN?
Will resetting lose my coins?
How many wrong PINs before it wipes?
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