Knowledge Base

# Alby

Alby is your companion for bitcoin transactions on the web. Connect your MyNode wallet to the Alby Browser Extension and use Bitcoin & Nostr apps conveniently in a non-custodial way.

# Introduction

Alby is a browser extension to send and receive bitcoin payments with your normal browser on the Bitcoin Lightning Network with ease.

  • set a budget for each website to conveniently spend, but not overspend
  • connect an existing bitcoin lightning wallet or create a new one
  • manage multiple lightning accounts in Alby
  • log into bitcoin apps without passwords
  • securely store you Nostr private key, log into Nostr apps and interact with other users
  • fully open-source under the MIT license
  • client side only; all data stays within your browser

Alby is an app from the community for the community. You can always view and contribute to the source code on: https://github.com/getAlby/lightning-browser-extension

Try it out!

# Using Alby with myNode

  1. Install Alby by visiting getalby.com

    The Alby home page with the Add Browser Extension button highlighted next to Create Account

  2. Set a passcode to protect accesss to the app

    Alby setup screen asking you to choose and confirm an unlock passcode, with a Next button

  3. Click on "Connect" other wallet

    Alby welcome screen offering an Alby Account or Other Wallets, with the Connect button under Other Wallets highlighted

  4. Choose MyNode connector

    Alby Connect Lightning Wallet grid of connector options with the myNode tile highlighted

  5. Select the node/option to connect

    Alby Connect to myNode screen offering LND, Lightning Terminal, Core Lightning, and LNbits as apps to connect with

  6. Follow the instruction displayed in the window.

Thanks for using Alby. If you cannot connect your MyNode have a look at Alby's guides.

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