Connect Alby to Spend Your Funds
You’ve downloaded the Alby browser extension. And you've created a Lightning Address for yourself. Congratulations, you are now ready to connect the two and begin spending funds
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You’ve downloaded the Alby browser extension. And you've created a Lightning Address for yourself. Congratulations, you are now ready to connect the two.
Follow the step-by-step guide.
Step 1a: Visit https://getalby.com/ and login
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Visit https://getalby.com/ and login, or
Step 1b: Use the Alby browser extension to login
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Your recent transaction history will be seen
Step 2: Click on your wallet
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Step 3: Click on ‘Add a new account'
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Step 4: Click on Alby 'Create a new wallet'
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Step 5: Login to your 'Alby Lightning Wallet'
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- Enter the same credentials that you used when you registered your Alby Lightning Address
- Click on ‘Continue’
Step 6: Load your wallet
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You are now connected. Visit the "Websites" screen from the drop down menu in the Alby extension to see where you can spend your sats.