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Sub-wallet with lightning address ⚡️

These sub-wallets are capable of receiving zaps over nostr and gets all the benefits of a lightning address.

Making a sub-wallet with a lightning address

Creating this type of sub-wallet is a great long-term solution for a friend or family member. 😊✨ They'll have a reliable lightning wallet with an address they can share to receive payments directly, without needing to create an invoice each time. Sats can be sent directly to their lightning address.

This sub-wallet is also perfect for setting up special accounts for yourself. While it takes a few extra steps, it’s worth it, this wallet offers a full lightning experience. It works great as a recipient wallet for Nostr as well.

Requirements

You and your friend/family member need at least 20 minutes, both with computers ready (other methods exist, but this is recommended).

  • You must have an Alby web account with an Alby Hub.

  • Your friend/family member needs a computer, a mobile phone, and should already have their own Alby web account.

Procedure

You have to create as in the Fast sub-wallet, here is the link to that section just in case. 👇

Fast sub-wallets (no lightning address)

After scanning the QR code and setting up the isolated wallet on your Alby Go mobile app 📱, here's the first difference from the fast sub-wallet procedure: you can now enter your lightning address in Alby Go when prompted. To make the lightning address work, let's set it up in this final step.

Click the "Copy" button to copy the NWC Connection secret. Paste this secret into your friend or family member's Alby web account as their own wallet. To do this, go to their account, navigate to "Wallet Configuration" (https://getalby.com/node), and click "Link to Your Own Wallet" .

You must click on "Copy" to copy that NWC Connection Secret, then bring it to the friend/family account.

After clicking "Link to Your Own Wallet" , you'll see a long list of ways to set up an Alby Hub. However, we’re not setting up an Alby Hub for this account, we're using the NWC Connection string of the created sub-wallet. Please, scroll to the bottom of the list and select "Link Manually" -> Nostr Wallet Connect. In that section, paste the NWC Connection secret you created in your Alby Hub. Once done, your lightning address is linked to this sub-wallet ⚡.

You made an isolated wallet for your friend.

🎉 Congratulations!

This wallet is extra special: it’s perfect for long-term use and ideal for Nostr since it comes with a lightning address ⚡. Great work setting up something truly beneficial for your acquaintance!

Do you want to create sub-wallets for podcasters or musicians or do you want to have different sub-wallets for each of your shows. Follow the guide below 👇

Podcaster & musicians sub-wallets

💬 Need Help? We're Here for You!

All of this is new, and we’re here to help! 😊 If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out at getalby.com/help We’re always happy to support you!

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📝 Read & Share Our Blog Post!

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

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