AppImage / Desktop

Run LNbits as a desktop application on Linux, macOS, or Windows.

LNbits provides packaged desktop applications for running locally without a server.

Downloads

Download from the GitHub Releases page:

• Linux - .AppImage
• macOS - .dmg
• Windows - .exe

Linux AppImage

# Make executable
chmod +x LNbits-*.AppImage

# Run
./LNbits-*.AppImage

LNbits opens at http://localhost:5000.

macOS

1. Open the .dmg file
2. Drag LNbits to Applications
3. Open LNbits from Applications

Windows

Run the .exe installer and follow the prompts.

Updating

Download the latest version from GitHub Releases and replace the old binary. Your data in data/ is preserved.

Next steps

• Configuration - customize your instance
• Funding sources - connect a Lightning backend

Related Pages

• Installation Overview - all installation methods
• Updating LNbits - keep LNbits up to date