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# Advanced: Increase Lightning Balance with on-chain bitcoin

Make a custom channel with anyone on lightning or with a partner on our selected list

## Introduction

To increase your lightning balance you need to either top up your balance ([guide](/user-guide/alby-hub/wallet/buy-bitcoin.md)) or open a lightning payment channel using the bitcoin On-Chain Balance in your Hub. Opening a new channel helps you to accomplish the following:

* Transfer funds from your On-chain Balance to your Lightning Balance
* Top up your Lightning Balance
* Be ready to send bitcoin via the lightning network

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**That’s it.** By opening a lightning channel with your On-Chain Balance your are connecting your Alby Hub to the lightning network and you are transferring sats to your Lightning Balance. 🚀

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🌟 We believe in freedom and sovereignty over your digital transactions, it's truly empowering. Choose your path and make the most of Alby Hub's capabilities, it’s all about what suits you best! 😊
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