# Blockstream App

Source URL: https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app
Updated: 2026-04-24T14:18:57.000Z
Category: Blockstream App

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A simple and secure Bitcoin & Liquid wallet with advanced features for power users.

## Get Help with Blockstream App

The all-in-one Bitcoin wallet with advanced features and multi-platform compatibility.

## Set Up, Transact, & Recover Your Wallet

Wallet management, send and receive, back up and restore wallet
- [Set up a new wallet](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/set-up-a-new-wallet)
- [Back up wallet](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/back-up-wallet)
- [Restore wallet](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/restore-wallet)
- [Buy bitcoin](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/buy-bitcoin)
- [Receive bitcoin](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/receive-bitcoin)
- [Send bitcoin](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/send-bitcoin)
- [Change mobile wallet security settings](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/change-mobile-wallet-security-settings)
- [Rename wallet](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/rename-wallet)
- [Delete wallet](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/delete-wallet)

## Use Liquid Bitcoin

Understand Liquid support, transact Liquid assets, and generate AMP ID
- [Onboard to Liquid bitcoin](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/use-liquid-bitcoin/onboard-to-liquid-bitcoin)
- [Perform an on-chain swap](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/use-liquid-bitcoin/perform-an-on-chain-swap)
- [Multisig security overview for Liquid wallets](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/use-liquid-bitcoin/multisig-security-overview-for-liquid-wallets)
- [Receive and send Liquid assets](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/use-liquid-bitcoin/receive-and-send-liquid-assets)
- [Generate AMP ID](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/use-liquid-bitcoin/generate-amp-id)
- [Receive AMP assets (Desktop)](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/use-liquid-bitcoin/receive-amp-assets-desktop)

## Use Lightning Bitcoin

Understand Lightning support, transact Lightning bitcoin, get Instant Lightning account information
- [Understand Lightning support in the Blockstream app](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/use-lightning-bitcoin/understand-lightning-support-in-the-blockstream-app)
- [Enable Lightning](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/use-lightning-bitcoin/enable-lightning)
- [Receive and send Lightning bitcoin](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/use-lightning-bitcoin/receive-and-send-lightning-bitcoin)
- [Receive LBTC via Lightning and pay Lightning invoice with LBTC](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/use-lightning-bitcoin/receive-lbtc-via-lightning-and-pay-lightning-invoice-with-lbtc)
- [Transfer Lightning balance to on-chain](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/use-lightning-bitcoin/transfer-lightning-balance-to-on-chain)
- [Understand receive capacity and funding fees on your Instant Lightning account](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/use-lightning-bitcoin/understand-receive-capacity-and-funding-fees-on-your-instant-lightning-account)

## Perform Advanced Wallet Operations

Additional security, transaction management, and extended functionality
- [Sign message to verify wallet ownership](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/perform-advanced-wallet-operations/sign-message-to-verify-wallet-ownership)
- [Set up watch-only wallet](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/perform-advanced-wallet-operations/set-up-watch-only-wallet)
- [Speed up transaction confirmation](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/perform-advanced-wallet-operations/speed-up-transaction-confirmation)
- [Change exchange rate](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/perform-advanced-wallet-operations/change-exchange-rate)
- [Export PSBT](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/perform-advanced-wallet-operations/export-psbt)
- [Sweep funds from a private key](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/perform-advanced-wallet-operations/sweep-funds-from-a-private-key)
- [Set up testnet wallet](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/perform-advanced-wallet-operations/set-up-testnet-wallet)
- [Connect to Tor](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/perform-advanced-wallet-operations/connect-to-tor)
- [Set up a BIP39 passphrase](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/perform-advanced-wallet-operations/set-up-a-bip39-passphrase)
- [Verify the Blockstream app binaries](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/perform-advanced-wallet-operations/verify-the-blockstream-app-binaries)
- [What is watch-only mode?](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/perform-advanced-wallet-operations/what-is-watch-only-mode)

## Manage 2FA Accounts

Understand 2FA protection, update 2FA methods, and request information deletion
- [Update 2FA method](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/manage-2fa-accounts/update-2fa-method)
- [2FA Multisig protection explained](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/manage-2fa-accounts/2fa-multisig-protection-explained)
- [Perform a redeposit](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/manage-2fa-accounts/perform-a-redeposit)
- [Cancel 2FA reset](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/manage-2fa-accounts/cancel-2fa-reset)
- [Set up watch-only for 2FA accounts](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/manage-2fa-accounts/set-up-watch-only-for-2fa-accounts)
- [Request to have Personal Identifiable Information deleted](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/manage-2fa-accounts/request-to-have-personal-identifiable-information-deleted)
- [The upgrade from nLockTime to CheckSequenceVerify](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/manage-2fa-accounts/the-upgrade-from-nlocktime-to-checksequenceverify)
- [How do nLockTime timelocks work?](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/manage-2fa-accounts/how-do-nlocktime-timelocks-work)

## Troubleshooting

Fix issues, address errors, and submit data logs
- [Lost device with wallet access](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/troubleshooting/lost-device-with-wallet-access)
- [Lost recovery phrase](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/troubleshooting/lost-recovery-phrase)
- [Forgot wallet PIN](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/troubleshooting/forgot-wallet-pin)
- [Fix issues with recovery phrase entry](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/troubleshooting/fix-issues-with-recovery-phrase-entry)
- [Fix invalid address error](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/troubleshooting/fix-invalid-address-error)
- [Fix insufficient funds error](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/troubleshooting/fix-insufficient-funds-error)
- [Fix issues with unexpected wallet balance](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/troubleshooting/fix-issues-with-unexpected-wallet-balance)
- [Lost access to 2FA method](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/troubleshooting/lost-access-to-2fa-method)
- [Submit log data for troubleshooting](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/troubleshooting/submit-log-data-for-troubleshooting)

## FAQs
- [Why do I have to pay transaction fees and why are they sometimes high?](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/faqs/why-do-i-have-to-pay-transaction-fees-and-why-are-they-sometimes-high)
- [Why is my transaction taking so long to confirm?](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/faqs/why-is-my-transaction-taking-so-long-to-confirm)
- [Why does my receive address keep changing?](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/faqs/why-does-my-receive-address-keep-changing)
- [What is a recovery phrase?](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/faqs/what-is-a-recovery-phrase)
- [How is my software wallet security different from Jade’s?](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/faqs/how-is-my-software-wallet-security-different-from-jades)
- [How does the Blockstream app generate my recovery phrase?](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/faqs/how-does-the-blockstream-app-generate-my-recovery-phrase)
- [What is pseudonymous data collection and how is it used?](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/faqs/what-is-pseudonymous-data-collection-and-how-is-it-used)
- [What are Blockstream's official social channels?](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/faqs/what-are-blockstreams-official-social-channels)

## Frequently Asked Questions

## FAQ

### How do I speed up transaction confirmation?

You can reset your password by clicking the 'Forgot Password' link on the login page. Enter your email address and follow the instructions sent to your inbox.

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- [Read More](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/perform-advanced-wallet-operations/speed-up-transaction-confirmation)

### How long do withdrawals take?

Answer

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### Is my account secure?

Answer

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- [See More](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-app/faq)

## Protect Your keys with Blockstream Jade

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- [Get Jade Now](https://blockstream.com/jade/)

## Featured Video

Watch our tutorial videos:

- [This Is What Bitcoin Payments Look Like with The Blockstream App in 2025 (Live Demo)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loiloePxs-E)
  - Laern more about This Is What Bitcoin Payments Look Like with The Blockstream App in 2025 (Live Demo)
  - Duration: 22s

- [Skip the Crypto Exchange, Buy Bitcoin Straight to Self-Custody with Blockstream on Desktop](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D4vTdBGX48)
  - Learn more about Skip the Crypto Exchange, Buy Bitcoin Straight to Self-Custody with Blockstream on Desktop
  - Duration: 57s

- [Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Is Decades Away - Blockstream CMO on ‪@FINTECHTVglobal‬](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5nZMB44HEY)
  - Learn more about Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Is Decades Away - Blockstream CMO on ‪@FINTECHTVglobal‬
  - Duration: 58s

- [Adam Back: Bitcoin Treasury Companies Take Bitcoin Off the Market - CNBC Interview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jae0VmZ1K-s)
  - Learn more about Adam Back: Bitcoin Treasury Companies Take Bitcoin Off the Market - CNBC Interview
  - Duration: 3m 52s

- [Subscribe](https://www.youtube.com/@Blockstream?sub_confirmation=1)

## Featured Video

Watch our tutorial videos:

- [This Is What Bitcoin Payments Look Like with The Blockstream App in 2025 (Live Demo)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loiloePxs-E)
  - Laern more about This Is What Bitcoin Payments Look Like with The Blockstream App in 2025 (Live Demo)
  - Duration: 22s

- [Skip the Crypto Exchange, Buy Bitcoin Straight to Self-Custody with Blockstream on Desktop](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D4vTdBGX48)
  - Learn more about Skip the Crypto Exchange, Buy Bitcoin Straight to Self-Custody with Blockstream on Desktop
  - Duration: 57s

- [Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Is Decades Away - Blockstream CMO on ‪@FINTECHTVglobal‬](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5nZMB44HEY)
  - Learn more about Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Is Decades Away - Blockstream CMO on ‪@FINTECHTVglobal‬
  - Duration: 58s

- [Adam Back: Bitcoin Treasury Companies Take Bitcoin Off the Market - CNBC Interview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jae0VmZ1K-s)
  - Learn more about Adam Back: Bitcoin Treasury Companies Take Bitcoin Off the Market - CNBC Interview
  - Duration: 3m 52s

- [Subscribe](https://www.youtube.com/@Blockstream?sub_confirmation=1)
