# New BTC & Lightning Node **URL:** \ **Category:** Bitcoin and Lightning\ **Created:** [January 14, 2025, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.umbrel.com/t/new-btc-lightning-node/20940 "2025-01-14T12:52:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RaptorActual](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@RaptorActual](https://community.umbrel.com/u/RaptorActual)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2025, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.umbrel.com/t/new-btc-lightning-node/20940/1 "2025-01-14T12:52:39Z")
Good Day Community, This is my first post so, Hi! I am just getting into running nodes and BTC is my 1st. The UmbrelOS has made it very simple. The one question I need assistance with is, which apps are actually necessary? I followed the Umbrel instructions but, there is Lightning Node and Core Lightning. From what I have read, Core Lightning is a newer iteration of Lightning Node. So wouldn’t I want to run that instead? If I do, Thunderhub throws a fit because apparently he has a thing for the Lightning Node app. So, to sum it up, what are the minimum apps required to run a full BTC and Lightning node on Umbrel, and still be able to send some BTC every once in a while? Thanks for any help! ---
**Author:** ![blockdyor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.umbrel.com/blockdyor/32/4641_2.png) [@blockdyor](https://community.umbrel.com/u/blockdyor)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2025, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.umbrel.com/t/new-btc-lightning-node/20940/2 "2025-01-14T23:19:56Z")
Here’s what I use for my Bitcoin and Lightning setup: • Bitcoin Knots: To download the blockchain and efficiently manage the mempool. • LND (Lightning Network Daemon): For operating my Lightning node. • Electrs: As an address indexer for seamless wallet integration. • Thunderhub: To manage and monitor my Lightning node with ease. • Ride the Lightning: Perfect for handling swaps between my Lightning node and on-chain wallet. • Lightning Terminal: To automate tasks like adjusting routing fees. I also use additional tools, such as: • Tailscale: To securely access my node from outside my home network. • Mempool: For viewing the mempool locally. ---
**Author:** ![ColeTrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/45deac/32.png) [@ColeTrain](https://community.umbrel.com/u/ColeTrain)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2025, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.umbrel.com/t/new-btc-lightning-node/20940/3 "2025-01-25T20:28:29Z")
Hey, thanks for sharing. I have had my node for a bit, but I’m trying to set up a lightning wallet of some sort. I had a lightning node for a while until I realized I was over my head. Anyway, point is, I am aware of these apps, but how to we link to the wallet. Where is that guide? ---
**Author:** ![denny](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.umbrel.com/denny/32/6330_2.png) [@denny](https://community.umbrel.com/u/denny)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2025, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.umbrel.com/t/new-btc-lightning-node/20940/4 "2025-01-25T20:45:38Z")
You can find detailed instructions here: > [@\[GUIDE\] Connect Umbrel to your wallet](https://community.umbrel.com/t/guide-connect-umbrel-to-your-wallet/7653): > > Connect Umbrel to your wallets On-chain Use your Umbrel as backend for your preferred desktop wallet. Your Umbrel’s Bitcoin full node will be used to query on-chain data such as addresses balance, transaction details, etc, instead of relying on a third-party node. Desktop [BitBox App](http://community.umbrel.com/t/bitbox-app-desktop/7511/2)[Electrum Wallet](http://community.umbrel.com/t/electrum-wallet-desktop/7514)[Lily Wallet](http://community.umbrel.com/t/lily-wallet-desktop/7513)[Nunchuk](http://community.umbrel.com/t/nunchuk-desktop/7510)[Samourai Wallet](http://community.umbrel.com/t/samourai-wallet-mobile/7604/2)[Sparrow Wallet](http://community.umbrel.com/t/sparrow-wallet-desktop/6898/2)[Specter Desktop](http://community.umbrel.com/t/specter-desktop-desktop/7549)[Wasabi Wallet (v1)](http://community.umbrel.com/t/wasabi-wallet-v1/7512) Mobile [Blockstream Green](http://community.umbrel.com/t/blockstream-green-mobile/7610)[BlueWallet](http://community.umbrel.com/t/bluewallet-mobile/7649) (on-chain part) [Electrum Wallet](http://community.umbrel.com/t/electrum-wallet-mobile/7608)[Fully Noded](http://community.umbrel.com/t/fully-noded-ios/7548)[Phoenix Wallet](http://community.umbrel.com/t/phoenix-wallet-mobile/7607) Lightning Ma…