🗝️Master Key
The Master Key allows you to interact with various protocols such as: Nostr, Bitcoin on-chain, Liquid or LNURL-Auth.
How to generate a new Master Key and how to import an existing Master key
Step 1: Open the Alby Browser Extension, select the relevant account and click on the settings symbol
Step 2: Here you can generate a new Master Key or import your existing one
Step 2a: To Create or add a Nostr private key, click on Nostr Settings
For more information about how to create, import and manage your Nostr keys visit:
Step 2b: To use the Master Key for logging into lightning-powered app via LNURL Auth), switch the toggle
Don't forget to backup your Master Key. It cannot be recovered in case it's lost. You will find the 12 words recovery phrase of your Master Key by following step 2.
How to access the recovery phrase of your Master Key
Perform step 1 from above: Open the Alby Browser Extension, select the relevant account and click on 'Account settings'. You will find a button to view your recovery phrase.
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