Umbrel

Connect Umbrel to the Alby Browser Extension

Use Alby Hub to link your Umbrel to the Alby Browser Extension

Step 1: Install Alby Hub on your Umbrel

Go to the Umbrel App Store, search for "Alby Hub", Install it.

Step 2: Setup Alby Hub

You can either use the Lightning Node app (LND), if you have it installed, or install Alby Hub with its embedded Lightning node (LDK).

The embedded node is more resource-efficient and provides full channel backups without closing them, even if your Umbrel device fails.

If you already have the Lightning Node app installed and want to use it, Alby Hub will display the option “Get Started (LND)” during onboarding. Click it to continue.

If you prefer to use Alby Hub with the embedded LDK node, follow these steps:

1. Click “Advanced Setup”
2. Connect your Alby account or choose “Maybe Later”
3. Click “Create Wallet with Custom Node”
4. Set a password
5. Select the “LDK” option

Afterward, you’ll need to open a channel with Alby Hub. For detailed instructions, please refer to this guide:

🚢Getting Started

Step 3: Link Alby Hub to the Alby Browser Extension

Open Alby Hub → Connections → find and click on the Alby Browser Extension → click “Connect to Alby Extension” -> Follow the instructions -> Copy the NWC connection secret.

Alby Hub via NWC link

🎉 Congratulations! You have successfully linked your Umbrel via Alby Hub to the Alby Browser Extension.