# Connect, Send, Receive, Go!

**Alby Go** is lightweight, easy to use, and always with you. Here’s how to get started and make the most of your experience.

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### 🔌 Connect a Wallet

Alby Go connects to your lightning-enabled node or wallet using an **NWC (Nostr Wallet Connect)** secret. You can link one or more wallets to switch between easily.

#### Steps:

1. Open **Settings → Wallets → Connect a Wallet**

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1. Scan a **QR code** or paste an **NWC Connection Secret**\
   (e.g. `nostr+walletconnect://...`)

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3. Give your connection a **custom name**

Once connected, your wallet is ready for sending and receiving bitcoin lightning payments through Alby Go.

> ✅ Tip: You can connect **multiple wallets** and switch between them anytime.

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### ⚡ Send Bitcoin

To send sats over the lightning network:

1. Tap the big yellow **SEND** button.
2. Choose one of the following:
   * **Scan** a lightning invoice QR code
   * **Paste** a lightning invoice from the clipboard
   * **Manually enter** a lightning address

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You can also select a recipient from your **Contact Book**, where you can save lightning addresses for easy reuse.

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### 💸 Receive Bitcoin

To receive sats with Alby Go:

1. Tap the big yellow **RECEIVE** button.
2. Choose one of the following:
   * Present the **QR code** to the sender
   * Share your **lightning address** as displayed -> click on 'Share'
   * Select 'Amount' to generate a **lightning Invoice** with custom amounts
   * Click 'Redeem' to scan **LNURL withdraw QR** codes&#x20;

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### 🧳 Go!

Take your bitcoin wherever you go.\
**Alby Go** is lightweight, fast, and easy to use—perfect for node operators and Bitcoiners on the move.

No bloat. No fuss. Lightning-fast.

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### 🛠️ Additional Features

* 🗺️ **BTC Map** (an extensive list of merchants accepting bitcoin payments)
* 🌗 **Dark & Light mode**
* 💱 **Custom currency input & calculator**
* 🧾 **Transaction history**
* 👥 **Address book**
* 🧷 **Add, remove, rename and export wallets**

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### 💡 Need Help?

Visit [getalby.com/alby-go](https://getalby.com/alby-go) for support, updates, and community links.

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### Missing a feature?

Visit our [feedback board](https://feedback.getalby.com/-alby-go-request-a-feature) to discuss and add your feature request or idea.