Send and receive bitcoin

This page shows you how to send and receive bitcoin with Alby
Send bitcoin
Step 1: Open Alby and click on 'Send'
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Step 2a: Insert the destination of your payment into the 'Lightning Invoice' field
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You can paste an invoice, LNURL or a Lightning Address into the field.
Click on "Continue" to proceed
Or step 2b: Scan a QR code or paste a lightning invoice to add the destination of your payment
To scan a QR code, click on the QR code icon first
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And start scanning
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Make sure you have granted permission to your camera.
Alternatively, you can also copy and paste a lightning invoice in the field above.
Step 3: Fill in the payment details 
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Amount in satoshi or press one of the shortcut buttons
Add an optional comment (That is a great way to say thank you or include another message to the payment)
Name (optional)
Email (optional)
Step 4: Scroll down and click on 'Confirm'
Fill in:
- Amount in satoshi or press one of the shortcut buttons
- Add a comment
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Receive bitcoin
Step 1: Open Alby and click on 'Receive'
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Step 2: Enter payment details and click 'Create Invoice' 
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The "Description" field is optional but helpful to assign a payment to a sender
Step 3: Copy invoice and share it with the sender
once the invoice is paid and you received the amount you will see a confetti animation in the window of the extension
but you do not have to wait until then; your balance will show the updated amount.