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  • Step 1: Add a connection in Alby Hub
  • Step 2: Add a wallet in the browser extension
  • Step 3: Choose "Bring Your Own Wallet"
  • Step 4: Select "Nostr Wallet Connect" (NWC)

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Alby Hub via NWC link

Connect your Alby Hub directly to the browser extension

Last updated 4 months ago

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You can link your Alby Hub directly to the browser extension using an NWC connection, without needing your Alby web Account as an intermediary.

Step 1: Add a connection in Alby Hub

In your Alby Hub, go to "Connections", "Add a Connection", choose the name of the connection then click on "Next". You will then be provided with a NWC connection secret. Please copy that NWC connection secret to your clipboard.

Step 2: Add a wallet in the browser extension

Click on the browser extension icon, then on the wallets menu, then click on "+ Add"

Step 3: Choose "Bring Your Own Wallet"

We will not use the Alby web Account for this connection, instead, we will by-pass it and create a direct link to your Alby Hub. for this you have to click on "Bring Your Own Wallet" -> "Find Your Wallet".

Step 4: Select "Nostr Wallet Connect" (NWC)

Finally choose the "Nostr Wallet Connect" icon and paste the NWC connection secret you created with your Alby Hub.

Congratulations! 🎉 You've successfully linked your Alby Hub directly to your browser extension without going through your Alby web account!

Alby Hub <-> Alby Browser Extension Just remember, your Alby web account provides you with a lightning address, which is why it's a good idea to use the standard connection method. Simply choose "" after clicking "+ Add." 🎊

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Continue with your Alby web Account
The "Connections" section can Add NWC connections.
Click on "+ Add" to add a new wallet
Click on "Find Your Wallet"
Choose "Nostr Wallet Connect"
Past here the NWC connection secret you created with Alby Hub