Desktop

You can run Alby Hub on your own computer, whether it is running on Windows, MacOS, or Linux.

To send and receive payments 24/7, we recommend subscribing to Alby Cloud so your self-custodial wallet can stay online at all times. 👍

Install Alby Hub on:

1. Windows 2. macOS 3. Linux 4. Instruction for All Systems and Download links 5. Uninstalling and deleting everything

Alby Hub for desktop is well-suited for self-hosting for users who have a basic understanding of software configuration and network settings, and have their computers online 24/7 in order to send or receive payments. Therefore, consider this option if you keep the desktop computer always online.

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Windows 💻

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macOS 🍏

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Linux 🐧

Installing on Linux for advanced users

Click here to get started.

Linux Troubleshooting: Common Errors

• Ubuntu 22.04 Crash on Startup: If AlbyHub crashes on startup, try running sudo apt-get install libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37. This resolves a known issue with missing dependencies.

• Blank White Screen with Graphics Acceleration: If after installing the necessary libraries, AlbyHub still shows a blank white screen, launch the app with the command export WEBKIT_DISABLE_DMABUF_RENDERER=1 to disable the problematic renderer.

• Server Version Recommendation: For users experiencing persistent issues, we recommend using the server version of AlbyHub. It lacks a GUI, making it less prone to graphical errors.

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All systems 🖥️🖱️

1. Select your operating system below

The download of Alby Hub app files starts automatically.

💻 Windows

🍏 MacOS

🐧 Linux

2. Extract the zip file

This can vary slightly amongst systems.

3. Find the Alby Hub file in the extracted order and install it.

In none of the cases the files are installed as a system startup process. You have to open the file manually or add it to the system startup if you want it to run permanently each time you restart your computer.

Congrats! 🎉 Your Alby hub is now running on your desktop. 👏 Remember, keeping your Alby Hub online is crucial for seamless payment processing. 🕙

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Uninstalling and deleting everything

Warning: this may incur in loss of funds, make sure your Hub is empty and you don`t have more funds inside it before you follow these instructions to completely remove it.

To completely remove Alby Hub from a Windows desktop, first close the app, then uninstall it from Settings under Apps if it appears there. After that, delete its data folder located at C:\Users\AppData\Local\albyhub.

On a Mac, close the app, drag Alby Hub from the Applications folder to the Trash, and then delete its data folder, which may be found at ~/Library/albyhub or, in some cases, at ~/Library/Containers/com.getalby.Alby-Hub/Data/Library/Application Support/albyhub.

💻 Consider Switching to Pro Cloud!

If you can't guarantee that your computer will always be online, consider switching to Alby's cloud server before depositing funds. This ensures that your node remains active and your transactions seamless.

🌟 Verify Our Open Source Code!

All our software is open source, meaning you can verify its integrity and security. Check out our code on GitHub and see how we build transparency and trust with our users.

🔄 Don't Forget to Update Your Alby Hub!

Keeping your Alby Hub updated is crucial for security and performance. Don't miss out on new features and improvements, ensure your hub is always running the latest version.

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Thank you for stopping by! This section was created with contributions from Tomek, Roland, Moritz & Jean-Paul