Set your Lightning Address
Updated over a week ago

What is a custom Lightning Address?

A custom Lightning Address is your personalised gateway to effortless Bitcoin transactions—a unique identifier akin to an email address. Craft your own by selecting any available alphanumeric combination, concluding with 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 custom Lightning Address, it cannot be edited or changed.

How do I set a Lightning Address?

  1. Press 'Account' on 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 custom Lightning Address and swipe to confirm

Your custom Lightning Address is now set! When you return to your 'Account' page you will now see your custom Lightning Address below your account name. Simply press on it to copy it to your clipboard.

Note: Once you set your custom Lightning Address, it cannot be edited or changed.


Should you have any inquiries or require further assistance, don't hesitate to contact our support team through the in-app messenger. If you're unable to access the app, feel free to reach out via our website or email us at [email protected].

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