# BTCPayServer

BTCPayServer is a free and open-source Bitcoin payment processor for self-hosted stores, invoices, checkout, wallets, point-of-sale flows, plugins, and webhooks without third-party payment processor fees. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Unraid and Umbrel.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/136/btcpayserver

## Description

BTCPay Server is a free and open-source Bitcoin payment processor for self-hosted stores, invoices, checkout, wallets, point-of-sale flows, plugins, and webhooks without third-party payment processor fees.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, Umbrel.

## Health score

77/100 (Good), based on 5 of 5 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 16 days ago)
- Popular: 78 (7,785 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 60 (2 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)
- Security check: 82 (no serious findings, CI, tests, OpenSSF Scorecard 6.2/10)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/btcpayserver/btcpayserver
- Official website: https://btcpayserver.org/
- Documentation: http://docs.btcpayserver.org/
- GitHub: https://github.com/btcpayserver/btcpayserver
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/btcpayserver-1n07nbf0n9kvhz?q=BTCPayServer
- Umbrel: https://apps.umbrel.com/app/btcpay-server

## Common questions

### What should I prepare before running the Lightning in a Box installer?

Install git and fail2ban, then download and open the BTCPay Server Docker folder. Run the interactive setup script from that folder; without it BTCPay will not be set up or started.

### Why does BTCPay Server setup ask for a web address?

Use a real domain or subdomain, such as pay.example.com. A wrong address can prevent web access and secure payments.

### Where is Lightning Network troubleshooting covered?

The FAQ covers Lightning Network troubleshooting and common problems. It also covers finding node info, opening a direct channel with a store, and whether a merchant needs direct channels.

### Where does most community discussion happen?

Most discussion takes place on MatterMost, which is described as a self-hosted alternative to Discord.

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