Set your Lightning Address
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What is a Lightning Address?

A custom lightning address is like an email address, but for your bitcoin! Choose any available alphanumeric combination followed by the '@amber.app' suffix.

  • Quickly send sats: an easy way for anyone to send you sats over the Lightning Network

  • Easy to share: no more need to copy/paste invoices or scanning a QR codes

  • Unique to you: once you set your unique Lightning Address it cannot be edited or changed.

How do I set a Lightning Address?

  1. Press 'Account' in the navigation bar

  2. Underneath your account name is a 'Set Lightning Address' button, press this to begin the process

  3. In the input field that appears type your desired address, the '@amber.app' suffix is added by default

    1. Addresses must be between 2 and 20 characters

    2. Addresses must only contain numbers and letters

  4. If an address is taken the input will display 'That address is taken. Try another.'

  5. If an address is available the input will display 'That address is available!', press 'Next' to continue

  6. Review your selected Lightning Address. Please note: once you confirm your unique Lightning Address it cannot be edited or changed again.

  7. Swipe to confirm

  8. Your unique Lightning Address is now set!

  9. When you return to your 'Account' tab you will now see your Lightning Address below your account name. Simply press on it to copy it to your clipboard.

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