LND via Lightning Node Connect (LNC) - Alby Browser Extension

Alby is a browser extension that can be connected to your lightning node a number of ways. This guide will go over connecting Alby and LND using LNC.

If you'd like to connect directly using LND's REST API see here. If you'd like to connect via LNbits which allows allocation of funds, please see this guide.


This requires installing the [Lightning Terminal](https://marketplace.start9.com/marketplace/lightning-terminal) service from the marketplace.

  1. Download the Alby extension by visiting the Alby Github, selecting your browser, and installing.

  2. Install Lightning Terminal from the marketplace.

  3. On the Alby welcome screen, select Get Started.

  4. Create a strong password and store it somewhere safe, like your Vaultwarden password manager.

  5. On the next screen, select Bring Your Own Wallet and click Connect.

    Connect Alby

  6. Click Start9 first...

    Connect Alby

  7. ... and only then Lightning Terminal (LNC).

    Connect Alby

  8. You will see the following screen. Launch the Lightning Terminal service UI from your Start9 server and do as instructed below:

    Connect Alby

  9. Click Continue and you will see this once you successfully connect:

    Connect Alby

Alby is now connected to your LND node via LNC!