> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/alby-hub/wallet/receive.md).

# Receive

Use bitcoin, stablecoins, or other cryptocurrencies to top up your balance in Alby Hub. Stablecoins and other cryptocurrencies are automatically swapped to bitcoin before being credited to your Hub.

### 1. Navigate to "Wallet" and click on "Receive"

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### **2. Select your option to receive**

**You have the following options to receive:**

* Share the QR code
* Share your lightning address (i.e. <moritzk@getalby.com>)
* Create and share a lightning invoice
* Create and share a lightning offer following the BOLT12 spec.
* Receive from On-chain
* Create and share a lightning invoice -> paste it into the [FixedFloat website](https://ff.io/?ref=qnnjvywb) -> swap any stablecoin or cryptocurrency into your Alby Hub.

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### Example: Create a lightning invoice

#### Enter the amount you want to receive and optionally a description...

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#### ...and copy the invoice to pass it on to the sender

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This is how it looks when the sender pays the invoice with the Alby Extension

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### Congrats. You successfully received the payment. 🎉

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/WIUBf3ZZaBGu2ee6Y8lU/blobs/f7mvJsOdcHvOejLt6pip/chrome_sot52twN3e.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Payment received in Alby Hub</p></figcaption></figure>

Don't worry if the sender does not pay immediately. Alby Hub is always online if it runs in the cloud and can receive payments 24/7. In your Alby dashboard on getalby.com you can configure payment notifications to ensure you don't miss any incoming payments. 🙂


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