lnbits/docs/guide/installation.md

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Basic installation

Download this repo and install the dependencies:

git clone https://github.com/lnbits/lnbits.git
cd lnbits/
python3 -m venv venv
./venv/bin/pip install -r requirements.txt
cp .env.example .env
./venv/bin/quart assets
./venv/bin/quart migrate
./venv/bin/hypercorn -k trio --bind 0.0.0.0:5000 'lnbits.app:create_app()'

No you can visit your LNbits at http://localhost:5000/.

Now modify the .env file with any settings you prefer and add a proper funding source by modifying the value of LNBITS_BACKEND_WALLET_CLASS and providing the extra information and credentials related to the chosen funding source.

Then you can run restart it and it will be using the new settings.

You might also need to install additional packages or perform additional setup steps, depending on the chosen backend. See the short guide on each different funding source.