# Connect to the Alby Browser extension on Android

Currently Firefox mobile supports add-ons only on Android.\
Check out our blogpost covering the similar steps using a desktop [blink.sv/blog/blink-alby](https://www.blink.sv/blog/blink-alby).

1. [Download Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/browsers/mobile/android/) on your Android phone
2. Open Firefox and choose `Add-ons` from the menu on the upper right

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3. Tap `Find more add-ons` on the bottom

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4. Type `Alby` to the search box to find the extension

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5. Add the extension

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6. Confirm

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7. Set a passcode

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8. Choose `Connect` to Bring Your Own Wallet

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9. Scroll down to Blink Wallet

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10. Follow the instruction on screen - get an API key in a new tab or window. Find more details about the Dashboard and API keys [here](https://dev.blink.sv/api/auth).

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11. When pasted the API key and connected your Blink account successfully take a moment to bookmark the extension by tapping on `Add` next to `Bookmarks`

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12. To reach the extension again choose it from Bookmarks in the menu of Firefox

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13. Once the extension is open choose `Wallet` from it's menu on the top left to access your balance

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14. Send and receive sats from your Blink BTC wallets in Firefox

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