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๐Ÿ Alby Hub, Browser Extension and Account
๐Ÿ Alby Hub, Browser Extension and Account
  • ๐Ÿ  Hub, Browser Extension, Account
  • Alby Go
    • ๐Ÿ“ฒGet Alby mobile app
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿš€Send, Receive, Go!
  • Alby Hub
    • โ„น๏ธIntroduction
    • ๐ŸšขGetting Started
    • ๐Ÿ•Alby Hub flavors
      • Alby Pro Cloud
      • Other Cloud Options
      • Desktop
      • Docker
      • Umbrel, Start9, etc
      • ๐ŸงLinux
      • ๐Ÿ†™Updating
    • ๐Ÿ‘›Wallet
      • ๐Ÿ’ซOpen your first channel
      • ๐Ÿ“คSend
      • ๐Ÿ“ฅReceive
      • โฌ†๏ธBuy Bitcoin
        • ๐Ÿ’ฐWithdraw from an exchange
      • โฌ‡๏ธSell Bitcoin
    • ๐Ÿ”—App Connections
    • ๐ŸŽฎApp Store
      • ๐ŸกSub-wallet, Friends & Family
        • Fast sub-wallets (no lightning address)
        • Sub-wallet with lightning address โšก๏ธ
        • Podcaster & musicians sub-wallets
        • โ“Q&A of sub-wallets
      • ๐Ÿ“…ZapPlanner
    • ๐ŸšฐNode
      • ๐Ÿ“ฅIncrease receiving capacity
      • ๐Ÿ“คAdvanced: Increase Spending Balance with on-chain bitcoin
      • โค๏ธNode Health
      • ๐Ÿ’ฐOn-chain Balance
      • Swap In & Out
    • ๐Ÿ”Backups & Recover
    • โ“FAQ Alby Hub
      • How can I access Alby Hub from my phone?
      • Why do I need to link my Alby Account?
      • Should I open a private or public channel?
      • How can I change routing fees?
      • How can I close a channel? What happens to the sats in this channel?
      • Why was my lightning channel closed and what to do next?
      • How can I update my Alby Hub?
      • How can I change my unlock password?
      • How can I check budgets of connected apps?
      • How can I backup my keys
      • Where is Alby Hub physically located?
      • How can I migrate Alby Hub to a different machine?
      • How to use Fly.io to run Alby Hub
      • What to do during times of high onchain fees?
      • What to do if I cannot send a payment?
      • What to do if I cannot receive a payment
      • Should I open multiple channels with the same counterparty?
      • What happens if the healthcheck indicator turns red?
    • ๐Ÿ“šBitcoin Wallet Glossary
  • Alby Browser Extension
    • ๐Ÿ‘พFeatures
      • ๐Ÿ’ณManage multiple wallets
      • ๐Ÿ’ตCreate and change budgets
      • ๐Ÿ”‚Send and receive bitcoin
      • ๐ŸฅManage site connections
      • ๐Ÿ—๏ธMaster Key
      • ๐ŸฆคNostr
      • ๐ŸŒŠLiquid
      • โš–๏ธHOLD Payments
    • ๐Ÿ”—Link wallet
      • Alby web Account
      • Umbrel
      • Alby Hub via NWC link
      • LND
      • No limits - quick & easy
    • ๐ŸŽฎDiscover apps
    • ๐ŸžDebugging
      • Connecting your LN node
      • Google Chrome
      • Mozilla Firefox
      • Using nightly builds
    • โ“FAQs Alby Extension
      • How do I install the Alby Browser Extension?
      • Why do I need a unlock password?
      • Can I trust the software?
      • Lost Password
      • Does the extension work on Mobile?
      • Implementing payments and authentication
      • Can I use Alby with the Tor Browser?
      • What is the Alby Companion App?
      • How to enable Alby only on specific websites?
      • Can I connect LND with readonly permissions?
      • How to use Alby with nosft.xyz to get NFT ordinals/inscriptions?
      • How to access my old account in apps with the Alby Extension
      • What permission does the extension require?
      • How can I run my own Lightning node?
      • Migrate from old LNDHub setup
      • I lost my Nostr ID when making a new account
  • Alby Account
    • โ„น๏ธIntroduction
    • ๐Ÿ”—Link wallet
      • ๐Ÿ”—Link Alby Hub
      • ๐Ÿ”—Link other NWC wallet
    • ๐ŸŒฎFeatures
      • Nostr identifier
      • Lightning Address
      • Notifications and reports
      • Email, Password, Currency
      • โฌ†๏ธTop up your wallet
        • Card or bank transfer
        • Exchange service
        • Other bitcoin wallet
        • Other crypto wallet
      • โฌ‡๏ธConvert to fiat
    • ๐ŸŽฎConnect to apps
      • NWC Connections
      • Alby Browser Extension
      • BTCPay Server
      • Podcast apps
      • Alby Go mobile app
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ปUse your lightning address
      • Nostr
      • Own domain
    • โ“FAQs Alby Account
      • Alby Hub is here! What happens to my existing balance?
      • Are there transaction limits with my Alby Account?
      • Can I open a channel to Alby's lightning node?
      • How to increase your weekly payment volume?
      • Why is there a minimum balance required?
      • Which service fees apply for using an Alby account?
      • How does Alby make money?
      • How to use Fly.io to run Alby Hub
      • What are fee credits in my Alby account
      • Embrace Alby Hub - phasing out Albyโ€™s shared wallet
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  1. Alby Hub
  2. FAQ Alby Hub

Where is Alby Hub physically located?

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The Alby Hub is a wallet and mini Lightning Network node, designed to be a crucial part of the Lightning Network infrastructure. With Alby Hub, you have full self-custody of your funds, protected by a 12-word seed phrase known only to you, ensuring only you can recover your funds.

You have the flexibility to mount your own self-custody solution and host it wherever you choose, be it at home, a datacenter, or any location you prefer. Alternatively, you can support our dedicated development team by subscribing to our cloud services. This allows your Alby Hub to be hosted on our infrastructure, helping us continue to build and improve our offerings. Your support is immensely appreciated. ๐Ÿ™

Our Alby Hub cloud service is hosted at various locations worldwide, utilizing Docker for easy deployment and compatibility with numerous datacenters. We collaborate with datacenters across the US and Europe, with our primary hub in Frankfurt. As we grow, we ensure that new subscriptions have a hub deployed as close to the userโ€™s location as possible, minimizing transaction latency (ping) for an optimal experience.

Hosting your Alby Hub with our cloud service provides several advantages:

  • 24/7 uptime

  • A clearnet IP for faster, more efficient payments

  • The ability to open private channels when privacy is needed

In essence, our service ensures that your hub "works well and always." โšก

Choosing our cloud service means you avoid the complexities and time investment of maintaining hardware yourself, which is especially beneficial given the frequent updates and technical maintenance required. Our cloud offering provides a balanced solution, combining self-custody and sovereignty over your funds with ease of use and reliability.

We pride ourselves on being open-source, with all Alby Hub code available for you to review. Our transparency allows you to experiment and even self-host your own version of Alby Hub for free if you wish. ๐ŸŒ

By opting for our services, you help us continue to innovate and expand, ensuring a better experience for all users. Thank you for being part of our journey! ๐Ÿš€


Thank you for stopping by! This section was created with contributions from Bumi & Jean-Paul

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โ˜๏ธ Use the Alby Hub Cloud!

Now that you know where it's physically located, feel confident using the Alby Hub Cloud and our cloud services. Ensure secure, efficient management of your Bitcoin transactions with our trusted cloud infrastructure.

๐Ÿš€ Jump into the Get Started Section!

Ready to begin? Head over to our Get Started section to quickly set up and start using your Alby Hub. Everything you need to kickstart your Bitcoin journey is just a click away.

๐ŸŒ Connect and Spend Satoshis Everywhere!

With Alby Hub, you're connected to a vast array of apps, enabling you to use your satoshis across different platforms seamlessly. Discover the freedom of widespread satoshi usage with Alby Hub.