Documentation

Getting Started

How to set up your Bolt21 self-custodial Lightning wallet and start receiving Bitcoin payments instantly. Create your wallet, secure your recovery phrase, get paid.

Understanding BOLT12

What is BOLT12 and why it matters for Lightning payments. Learn how BOLT12 offers enable reusable payment addresses that never expire, perfect for mining payouts.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Bolt21. Learn about wallet security, recovery phrases, Lightning payments, BOLT12 offers, and receiving Ocean mining payouts.

Biometric Authentication

Secure your Bolt21 wallet with Face ID, Touch ID, or fingerprint authentication. Learn how to set up and manage biometric security.

Wallet Management

Learn how to create, backup, switch between, and delete wallets in Bolt21. Manage multiple Bitcoin Lightning wallets securely.

Recovery & Restore

How to recover your Bolt21 wallet using your 12-word recovery phrase. Restore access to your Bitcoin on any device.

Community Node

Learn about the Bolt21 Community Node - how it provides lower fees for Lightning payments by routing through shared infrastructure.

Connect Your Own Node

Advanced guide to connecting Bolt21 to your own LND Lightning node for full control over routing and channels.