# Nostr Identifier

You can now use your Alby lightning address as your identity on Nostr. Everyone on Nostr can find you based on your Alby lightning address. 

{% hint style="info" %}
[Nostr](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nostr) is an open protocol with the goal to create a censorship-resistant global "social" network. It doesn't rely on any trusted central server and is based on cryptographic keys and signatures. \
Using your Alby lightning address follows the [NIP-05](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips) specification. 
{% endhint %}

To connect your lightning address to your Nostr profile you have to add your Nostr public key to Alby. 

### **Step 1: Select Settings in the drop down menu**

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### **Step 2: Select 'Nostr Address'**&#x20;

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### **Step 3:  Add your Nostr public key**

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**Click on 'Update Nostr public key' and your are done!** \
**Everybody can find you with your easy to remember lightning address.** ✨&#x20;


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