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    • ๐ŸงLinux
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    • ๐Ÿ’ซOpen your first channel
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      • โ“Q&A of sub-wallets
    • ๐Ÿ“…ZapPlanner
  • ๐ŸšฐNode
    • ๐Ÿ“ฅIncrease receiving capacity
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    • โค๏ธNode Health
    • ๐Ÿ’ฐOn-chain Balance
    • Swap In & Out
  • ๐Ÿ”Backups & Recover
  • โ“FAQ
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    • 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
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  1. FAQ

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.