Where is Alby Hub physically located?

Alby Hub is a wallet with an embedded Lightning node, giving you full self-custody of your funds. Your wallet is secured by a 12-word recovery phrase known only to you.

You have the flexibility to run your own self-custody setup and host it wherever you prefer—at home, in a data center, or any environment of your choice. Alternatively, you can support our development team by subscribing to Alby Cloud. In this case, your Alby Hub is hosted on our infrastructure, helping us continue to build and improve our products. Your support is greatly appreciated. 🙏

Our Alby Cloud service is hosted across multiple locations worldwide and uses Docker for easy deployment and compatibility with a wide range of data centers. We work with infrastructure providers in both the US and Europe, with our primary hub located in Frankfurt.

By choosing our cloud service, you avoid the complexity and time required to maintain your own hardware—especially important given frequent updates and ongoing technical maintenance. It offers a balanced approach, combining self-custody and sovereignty over your funds with convenience and reliability.

By opting for our services, you help us continue to innovate and improve for to create a better experience for all users. Thank you for being part of our journey! 🚀