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## How It Works ## How It Works
1. Every user, whether on desktop, android, or lbry.tv, has a single wallet file. This file stores your private keys (like a password) that controls your channels and account balances. The keys in this file are the only way to move or spend LBC or publish to your channel. 1. Every user, whether on desktop, android, or lbry.tv, has a single wallet file. This file stores your private keys (like a password) that controls your channels and account balances. The keys in this file are the only way to move or spend LBC or publish to your channel.
1. On an ongoing basis, your account preferences and other settings are written to your wallet file. 1. On an ongoing basis, your account preferences and other settings are written to your wallet file.
1. If you create a lbry.tv and turn on account sync (backup), your wallet file will be copied to and from a LBRY, Inc. server each time you login and at regular intervals. 1. If you create a lbry.tv login and turn on account sync (backup), your wallet file will be copied to and from a LBRY, Inc. server each time you login and at regular intervals.
1. Each time this happens, your preferences, channels, subscriptions, and other data will be updated on the new device. 1. Each time this happens, your preferences, channels, subscriptions, and other data will be updated on the new device.
1. If your wallet file has a password on it, LBRY, Inc. cannot see into your wallet or do anything with it, including reset your password. 1. If your wallet file has a password on it, LBRY, Inc. cannot see into your wallet or do anything with it, including reset your password.
## Using Wallet Sync ## Using Wallet Sync
### Sync Limitations ### Sync Limitations
As of writing, current limitations are: As of writing, current limitations are:
- On Desktop, the "Save Password" option must be enabled on startup to enable Sync. - Can't set or change passwords (coming soon). Only Android allows setting of a password on new accounts currently.
- Can't enable encryption or change password (coming soon). - Cannot remove a previously synced account (i.e. which you don't know the password to). This process is currently manual, please [contact us](/faq/support)
- lbry.tv account is not synced with other devices yet.
- Cannot remove a previously synced account (i.e. which you don't know the password to)
### Desktop ### Desktop
1. If running the desktop app for the first time, you will be prompted during the first-run process to opt-in. 1. If running the desktop app for the first time, you will be prompted during the first-run process to opt-in.

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The purpose of this FAQ is to answer questions about some of the basic functionality available in the LBRY Android App. Please see our [other FAQ entries](/faq) for additional information. The purpose of this FAQ is to answer questions about some of the basic functionality available in the LBRY Android App. Please see our [other FAQ entries](/faq) for additional information.
**Important notes:**
- We are aware of issues with playing videos on some mobile networks. You can try on wifi, or use [https://beta.lbry.tv](https://beta.lbry.tv) for now**
- If you are getting stuck at the loading screen, try uninstalling/reinstalling the Android app.
- Wallets do not sync between Desktop and Mobile yet, see our [wallet sync FAQ](https://lbry.com/faq/how-to-backup-wallet#sync)
## Why Does LBRY Want My Email Address? ## Why Does LBRY Want My Email Address?
Emails are collected to authenticate and [uniquely identify](/faq/phone) users so that they can be eligible for [LBRY Rewards](#rewards), sync subscription data and to stay up to date on the latest LBRY happenings. Emails are collected to authenticate a lbry.tv account and [uniquely identify](/faq/phone) users so that they can be eligible for [LBRY Rewards](#rewards), sync wallet data/preferences, and to stay up to date on the latest LBRY happenings.
No other data is stored with your email login. All other data, including your [wallet](#wallet), [downloads](#data) and published content are stored [locally on your device](/faq/lbry-directories#android). You will be asked to create a [password to secure your account](https://lbry.com/faq/how-to-backup-wallet#sync). No other data is stored with your email login. All other data, including your [wallet](#wallet), [downloads](#data) and published content are stored [locally on your device](/faq/lbry-directories#android). You will be asked to create a [password to secure your account](/faq/account_sync).
## How Do I Change My LBRY Connected Email? ## How Do I Change My LBRY Connected Email?
If you ever need to change your LBRY Android App email address or sign out, please see [this guide](/faq/how-to-change-email#android). Clearing data or uninstalling leads to a loss of wallet currently, please [backup your wallet data](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet#android). If you ever need to change your LBRY Android App email address or sign out, please see [this guide](/faq/how-to-change-email#android). Clearing data or uninstalling leads to a loss of wallet if you don't have one synced.
If you sign into a new email and need to transfer your verification status, you'll need to [reach out to us](mailto:help@lbry.com) in order to link your accounts. Please do not verify again to obtain rewards on a 2nd account; your Rewards account may be disabled for abuse. If you sign into a new email and need to transfer your wallet and verification status, you'll need to [reach out to us](mailto:help@lbry.com) in order to link your accounts. Please do not verify again to obtain rewards on a 2nd account; your Rewards account may be disabled for abuse.
## Syncing of Accounts ## Syncing of Accounts
The Android app allow syncing of your account/wallet and secures it with a password. Please read the [wallet FAQ](https://lbry.com/faq/how-to-backup-wallet#sync) in more detail to understand how this works. The Android app allow syncing of your account/wallet and secures it with a password. Please read the [sync FAQ](/faq/account_sync) in more detail to understand how this works.
## What If I Want To Run LBRY On Multiple Android Devices?
If you want to run the LBRY app on multiple PCs or on other platforms like Android, you can sign in with the same email on all devices. Each installation will still have its separate wallet and download data (as mentioned above).
Any rewards earned will be sent locally to the wallet where they are claimed. In the future, our goal to enable an opt-in wallet syncing service across devices.
## What Are LBRY Rewards? {#rewards} ## What Are LBRY Rewards? {#rewards}
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A wallet is a secure digital file used to store, send and receive cryptocurrencies like LBRY Credits (LBC). A wallet is a secure digital file used to store, send and receive cryptocurrencies like LBRY Credits (LBC).
The LBRY Android App comes with its own wallet and is stored locally on your phone and nowhere else! The LBRY Android App comes with its own wallet and is stored locally on your phone and nowhere else!
If you do not opt for the [wallet sync program](https://lbry.com/faq/how-to-backup-wallet#sync), it is critical that you backup your own wallet locally or else the credits will be lost. If you do not opt for the [sync program](/faq/account_sync), it is critical that you [backup your own wallet](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet#android) locally or else the credits, channels, and publishes will be lost.
To find your wallet in the LBRY Android app, click on the 3 horizontal bars at the upper left side of the app next to the Search bar. Clicking on it will open a sidebar and then click on Wallet. This will open the Wallet page which shows your wallet address, balance and recent transactions. To find your wallet in the LBRY Android app, click on the 3 horizontal bars at the upper left side of the app next to the Search bar. Clicking on it will open a sidebar and then click on Wallet. This will open the Wallet page which shows your wallet address, balance and recent transactions.
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4. Enter a `Title` and `Description` for your content. 4. Enter a `Title` and `Description` for your content.
5. Next you can add tags to your content which will help categorize it for [discovery purposes](https://lbry.com/faq/trending). If it's intended for mature audiences, please add the pink `mature` tag. Next, determine any other tags that relate to the content you are publishing. Please be mindful of accuracy when tagging content as this is currently up to the publisher only and cannot be edited. If incorrect/inappropriate tags are used, your content may be filtered to provide a better user experience. In the future, this will be done through community voting and building a web of trust. 5. Next you can add tags to your content which will help categorize it for [discovery purposes](https://lbry.com/faq/trending). If it's intended for mature audiences, please add the pink `mature` tag. Next, determine any other tags that relate to the content you are publishing. Please be mindful of accuracy when tagging content as this is currently up to the publisher only and cannot be edited. If incorrect/inappropriate tags are used, your content may be filtered to provide a better user experience. In the future, this will be done through community voting and building a web of trust.
![publish process](https://spee.ch/1/pub4.png) ![publish process](https://spee.ch/1/pub4.png)
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![Video URL and Deposit](https://spee.ch/8/video-url.png) ![Video URL and Deposit](https://spee.ch/8/video-url.png)
9. Next, there is `Show extra fields` which gives you an option to select language and license. Default language is set to `English`, and the License is set to `None`. If a change is needed, click the dropdown menus and select the appropriate choice. 9. Next, there is `Show extra fields` which gives you an option to select language and license. Default language is set to `English`, and the License is set to `None`. If a change is needed, click the dropdown menus and select the appropriate choice.
*please review our terms of service before publishing [terms of service](/termsofservice) *please review our terms of service before publishing [terms of service](/termsofservice)
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## How Do I Claim Rewards In The Android App? {#rewards} ## How Do I Claim Rewards In The Android App? {#rewards}
You'll receive daily random rewards just for watching the videos you love! All you need to do is open your LBRY app and start watching. Comeback everyday for a different reward.Incase for some reason the reward does not show up in your wallet after watching a video everyday, go to rewards and click on the daily rewards. You'll receive daily random rewards just for watching the videos you love! All you need to do is open your LBRY app and start watching. Comeback everyday for a different reward. For other rewards that can be claimed, see the Rewards page.
To check whether your wallet is updated, you need to swipe your screen to show the menu bar, click on Wallet and you will see your overall updated balance. Check [How to Backup Your Wallet](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet)
## How Do I Enable Background Media Playback? {#backgroundmediaplayback} ## How Do I Enable Background Media Playback? {#backgroundmediaplayback}

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category: getstarted category: getstarted
--- ---
Right now, it's simple: you host what you download and publish. The hosted data is stored in the [lbrynet/blob files folder](https://lbry.com/faq/lbry-directories). On publish, the content is also sent to LBRY in order to help re-host content so your PC does not need to remain available. Right now, it's simple: you host what you download and publish on the LBRY Desktop app (hosting not available on lbry.tv or Android). The hosted data is stored in the [lbrynet/blob files folder](https://lbry.com/faq/lbry-directories). On publish, the content is also sent to LBRY in order to help re-host content so your PC does not need to remain available.
While the LBRY app is running, it communicates to the network whatever content you're making available. For proper communication to occur, your router must have UPNP enabled or you have to manually port forward 3333 TCP / 4444 UDP (see router on how to do so, each one is different). While the LBRY app is running, it communicates to the network whatever content you're making available. For proper communication to occur, your router must have UPNP enabled or you have to manually port forward 3333 TCP / 4444 UDP (see router on how to do so, each one is different).
Think of it like how torrents or any other peer-to-peer (P2P) service works. First, you download a file from the host(s) that have made it available via seeding. When the download has finished, you become a host in the network (seeder) that other people can download from. Think of it like how torrents or any other peer-to-peer (P2P) service works. First, you download a file from the host(s) that have made it available via seeding. When the download has finished, you become a host in the network (seeder) that other people can download from.
### Controlling these settings ### Controlling these settings
On the LBRY Desktop application, you can configure the download options on the Settings page. You have the option to enable/disable to files and hosted data from being saved. On the LBRY Desktop application, you can configure the download options on the Settings page. You have the option to enable/disable to files and hosted data from being saved.
On Android, only published data is saved in the blobs folder. On Android, only published data is saved in the blobs folder.
### Deleting hosted content ### Deleting hosted content
You can delete files from the blob folder directly, or you can also delete them from the My LBRY section of the App - both will get rid of the hosted content and you'll lose the ability to seed it anymore. You can delete files from the blob folder directly, or you can also delete them from the My LBRY section of the App - both will get rid of the hosted content and you'll lose the ability to seed it anymore.
**Please note: Hosting fees are currently disabled on the network as we're currently working on a better way to implement the fee structure.** **Please note: Hosting fees are currently disabled on the network as we're currently working on a better way to implement the fee structure.**

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category: troubleshooting category: troubleshooting
--- ---
In certain cases, you may want to change the email connected to your LBRY App. LBRY stores the email address along with an access token which is unique to each user account. To clear this token, shutdown LBRY and see instructions below for each operating system. In certain cases, you may want to change the email connected to your LBRY App. LBRY stores the email address along with an access token which is unique to each user account. To clear this token, use the Sign Out button on the Account overview page (click the account icon next to settings in the top right).
Clearing out this token will allow you to change your email or reset your private access token. When you start up LBRY after clearing the token, you can reconnect an email address by going to **Help** > **Set Email** in the About section. After setting the email, your LBRY Rewards status should be transferred to the new account. If this does not happen, please reach out to us via [email](mailto:help@lbry.com) with your old/new email addresses. ## Wallets and rewards
## Windows Your Rewards status will not be transferred to the new account, so please [reach out to us](/faq/support) in order to merge them.
1. Open the Control Panel, find the Credentials Manager (may need change View By setting)
2. Select **Windows Credentials**
3. Under Generic Credentials, select **LBRY/auth_token** and click **Remove**
## MacOS If you are using lbry.tv only, your wallet will also not be transferred, so please [reach out to us](/faq/support) in order to merge them. To do this merge yourself, you'd need to sign into the old email, and then the new email, via the Desktop app.
1. Open the Mac Keychain (Click Finder > Go > Utilities > Keychain Access)
2. Select the **Passwords** category on the left
3. Find **LBRY/auth_token** and remove it
## Ubuntu / Linux
*(Exact steps may differ slightly)*
1. Go to **Passwords and Keys**
2. Select the **Login** folder
3. Find **LBRY/auth_token** and right click > Delete to remove it
## Android {#android} ## Android {#android}
*(Exact steps may differ slightly)* *(Exact steps may differ slightly)*

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If you are GPU mining, please use the pool dashboard or local mining client UI. If you are GPU mining, please use the pool dashboard or local mining client UI.
If you are CPU mining, you can check your hashrate using `lbrycrd-cli gethashespersec`. To see the overall hashrate, check out [Mining Pool Stats](https://miningpoolstats.stream/lbry).

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LBRY is a free, open, and community-driven digital marketplace that enables content sharing, monetization, discovery and consumption. Publishing in LBRY is the process of sharing your content on the network. You have the ability to set the price per view (can be free too) which is paid directly to you. This process involves making a "claim" in the LBRY blockchain which will be used to retrieve the content via a URL. Content can either be published anonymously or to a particular channel/identity which groups content in a single location. Both channels and claims require a deposit (bid) of LBRY Credits (LBC) in order to reserve their location on the LBRY network. This deposit will be deducted from your balance as long as the claim is active. See our [naming](/faq/naming) and [transaction](/faq/transaction-types) documentation for more information about claims, bids and transactions. LBRY is a free, open, and community-driven digital marketplace that enables content sharing, monetization, discovery and consumption. Publishing in LBRY is the process of sharing your content on the network. You have the ability to set the price per view (can be free too) which is paid directly to you. This process involves making a "claim" in the LBRY blockchain which will be used to retrieve the content via a URL. Content can either be published anonymously or to a particular channel/identity which groups content in a single location. Both channels and claims require a deposit (bid) of LBRY Credits (LBC) in order to reserve their location on the LBRY network. This deposit will be deducted from your balance as long as the claim is active. See our [naming](/faq/naming) and [transaction](/faq/transaction-types) documentation for more information about claims, bids and transactions.
If you are a YouTube Sync user, please make sure to [read our FAQ](https://lbry.com/faq/youtube) on how this process works. you should only continue to create a channel or publish if you wish to experiment with the app. If you are a YouTube Sync user, please make sure to [read our FAQ](https://lbry.com/faq/youtube) on how this process works.
**Please note:** To edit your channel currently, you need to be on the latest [LBRY Desktop app](https://lbry.com/get) and access your channel by clicking it from your Publishes page. Once you do this, you'll see an edit icon next to the name. See [below for exact steps](#channel). We'll be improving this experience over the coming weeks. If you don't have LBRY yet, download it [here](/get). You can also publish files up to 500mb from the web at [lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv).
If you don't have LBRY yet, download it [here](/get).
### How do I Publish content? ### How do I Publish content?
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2. Under the `Publish` section, click `Choose File`. 2. Under the `Publish` section, click `Choose File`.
3. On your local machine, select the content you wish to upload to LBRY. For video content, LBRY works best with MP4 files in H264/AAC format which support proper streaming. Besides videos, other popular formats supported are MP3s, text documents like markdown (md)/HTML, PDF, CSV, and comic books (cbr, cbz). In the future, the in app player may support additional formats. 3. On your local machine, select the content you wish to upload to LBRY. For video content, LBRY works best with MP4 files in H264/AAC format which support proper streaming. Besides videos, other popular formats supported are MP3s, text documents like markdown (md)/HTML, PDF, CSV, and comic books (cbr, cbz). In the future, the in app player may support additional formats.
Other file types can also be uploaded, but won't be streamable via the LBRY app directly. They can be opened externally for viewing. Other file types can also be uploaded, but won't be streamable via the LBRY app directly. They can be opened externally for viewing.
4. Enter a `Title` and `Description` for your content. Click on advanced Editor if you will like to add some markdown text otherwise leave it as default and put your title and description. 4. Enter a `Title` and `Description` for your content. Click on advanced Editor if you will like to add some markdown text otherwise leave it as default and put your title and description.
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6. Please make sure to check the option for mature audiences if your `Thumbnail` is categorized as NSFW (Not Safe For Work). Otherwise just click "Upload". 6. Please make sure to check the option for mature audiences if your `Thumbnail` is categorized as NSFW (Not Safe For Work). Otherwise just click "Upload".
7. Next you can add tags to your content which will help categorize it for [discovery purposes](https://lbry.com/faq/trending). If it's intended for mature audiences, please add the pink `mature` tag. Next, determine any other tags that relate to the content you are publishing. Please be mindful of accuracy when tagging content as this is currently up to the publisher only and cannot be edited. If incorrect/inappropriate tags are used, your content may be filtered to provide a better user experience. In the future, this will be done through community voting and building a web of trust. 7. Next you can add tags to your content which will help categorize it for [discovery purposes](https://lbry.com/faq/trending). If it's intended for mature audiences, please add the pink `mature` tag. Next, determine any other tags that relate to the content you are publishing. Please be mindful of accuracy when tagging content as this is currently up to the publisher only and cannot be edited. If incorrect/inappropriate tags are used, your content may be filtered to provide a better user experience. In the future, this will be done through community voting and building a web of trust.
![publish process](https://spee.ch/@clem:0/publish-process.png) ![publish process](https://spee.ch/@clem:0/publish-process.png)
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1. You will now see an edit button next to the name. Click the button to proceed to the edit page. 1. You will now see an edit button next to the name. Click the button to proceed to the edit page.
![edit1](https://spee.ch/0/edit-1.jpeg) ![edit1](https://spee.ch/0/edit-1.jpeg)
2. You can now upload your thumbnail and cover image to spee.ch using the upload option from the dropdown on the left, or you can use an existing URL. If using spee.ch select the file, then click the upload button. The page will update once a valid URL is available. 2. You can now upload your thumbnail and cover image to spee.ch using the upload option from the dropdown on the left, or you can use an existing URL. If using spee.ch select the file, then click the upload button. The page will update once a valid URL is available.
![edit2](https://spee.ch/2/edit-2.jpeg) ![edit2](https://spee.ch/2/edit-2.jpeg)
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4. Click Submit. 4. Click Submit.
### How do I delete my content and reclaim my deposit? ### How do I delete my content and reclaim my deposit?
1. Click on the `Publishes` tab from the rightside of the app. 1. Click on the `Publishes` tab from the rightside of the app.
2. Select the content you want to remove from LBRY 2. Select the content you want to remove from LBRY
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Click `Remove`. If you abandoned your claim, you should see the deposit back in your balance shortly. Click `Remove`. If you abandoned your claim, you should see the deposit back in your balance shortly.
### How do I edit my existing Published content? ### How do I edit my existing Published content?
1. Click on the `Publishes` tab from the rightside of the app. 1. Click on the `Publishes` tab from the right-side of the app.
2. Select the content you want to update. 2. Select the content you want to update.
3. Click `Edit`. 3. Click `Edit`.
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### Where is my content stored and shared from? {#blobs} ### Where is my content stored and shared from? {#blobs}
Content uploaded is chunked up into 2MB files called blobs, and stored in your [lbrynet/blob files folder](https://lbry.com/faq/lbry-directories). These can be deleted if the fully is fully streamable on [https://beta.lbry.tv](https://beta.lbry.tv) or [spee.ch](https://spee.ch). Content uploaded is chunked up into 2MB files called blobs, and stored in your [lbrynet/blob files folder](https://lbry.com/faq/lbry-directories). These can be deleted if the fully is fully streamable on [https://lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv) or [spee.ch](https://spee.ch).
### Can someone tip me for my content? ### Can someone tip me for my content?
Yes, check out how tipping in LBRY works by going [here](/faq/tipping). Yes, check out how tipping in LBRY works by going [here](/faq/tipping).
### Can I increase my bid amount? ### Can I increase my bid amount?
Yes, the claim can be edited to increase the bid amount or you can also send a Support to your own content. The Support button will appear instead of the tip button for your own claims. See the [FAQ](/faq/tipping) to learn more. Yes, the claim can be edited to increase the bid amount or you can also send a Support to your own content. The Support button will appear instead of the tip button for your own claims. See the [FAQ](/faq/tipping) to learn more.
### How can I tell if someone is downloading my content? ### How can I tell if someone is downloading my content?
The LBRY app now has view counts for your published content. The LBRY app now has view counts for your published content.
In the future, we will add more of these types of statistics to LBRY. In the future, we will add more of these types of statistics to LBRY.
### My video doesn't stream in the app, what's wrong? ### My video doesn't stream in the app or on lbry.tv, what's wrong?
The in-app video player's streaming capability works best with the H264/AAC format, typically in a MP4 container but others like M4V will also work. Other non-streaming video types like AVI/WMV/MOV file formats are not supported by the in-app player, but they can be shared/downloaded and will play outside of the app. The in-app and lbry.tv video player's streaming capability works best with the H264/AAC format, typically in a MP4 container but others like M4V will also work. Other non-streaming video types like AVI/WMV/MOV file formats are not supported by the in-app player, but they can be shared/downloaded and will play outside of the app.
### I shared my URL, but others can't download it. What's going on? ### I shared my URL, but others can't download it. What's going on?
Since LBRY is a Peer-to-Peer network, it requires that your device is accessible to the internet. LBRY also runs servers to assist in content hosting, but this process may fail if your device cannot send it to us or if you didn't wait long enough after the initial publish. By default, the TCP sharing port is set to 3333. If your network is properly configured and LBRY is running, a port status check on TCP Port 3333 should pass on this [port checking tool](http://www.canyouseeme.org). If it fails, you can check if UPnP is enabled on your router or forward TCP port 3333 manually. If you need assistance, check out the [help page](/faq/how-to-report-bugs) on how to reach us. Since LBRY is a Peer-to-Peer network, it requires that your device is accessible to the internet. LBRY also runs servers to assist in content hosting, but this process may fail if your device cannot send it to us or if you didn't wait long enough after the initial publish. Try quitting (ctrl-Q) and restarting the LBRY app if the content is not accessible on [lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv).
### Where is my Channel and content saved locally? ### Where is my Channel and content saved locally?
Channels and content claims are saved to your LBRY Wallet along with your LBRY Credits. When creating new channels or content, it's a good practice to [backup your wallet](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet) afterwards. Channels and content claims are saved to your LBRY Wallet along with your LBRY Credits. We recommend enabling the Sync feature on the Settings page. If not, when creating new channels, you'll need to create a new [backup of your wallet](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet).
### How and where can I share my content? ### How and where can I share my content?
LBRY URLs can be shared with anyone - users can view it in their Desktop app or on [beta.lbry.tv](https://beta.lbry.tv) (see Share button in app). If the content is free and public, it can also be retrieved through [spee.ch](https://www.spee.ch) by going to https://spee.ch/<claimname> or https://spee.ch/<@channelname>. You can also share the content on our `#publishers` channel on [Discord](https://chat.lbry.com) where we have a vibrant community with thousands of users. LBRY URLs can be shared with anyone - users can view it in their Desktop app or on [lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv) (see Share button in app). If the content is free and public, it can also be retrieved through [spee.ch](https://www.spee.ch) by going to https://spee.ch/<claimname> or https://spee.ch/<@channelname>. You can also share the content on our on [Discord](https://chat.lbry.com) where we have a vibrant community with thousands of users.
### I'm an advanced user, is there more I can poke around with? ### I'm an advanced user, is there more I can poke around with?

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Account deletion is a manual process at this time. If you'd to proceed with account removal, please [email us at hello@lbry.com](mailto:hello@lbry.com). You can then uninstall your LBRY application. Any LBC and downloaded content you may have had will persist on your device, see our [directories FAQ](https://lbry.com/faq/lbry-directories) to find these locations. Account deletion is a manual process at this time. If you'd to proceed with account removal, please [email us at hello@lbry.com](mailto:hello@lbry.com). You can then uninstall/sign out your LBRY application or sign out of lbry.tv. Any LBC and downloaded content you may have had will persist on your device, see our [directories FAQ](https://lbry.com/faq/lbry-directories) to find these locations.
Please note: If you have earned Rewards on your email address, we'll put your email into a dormant state and you'll never hear from us (all other data deleted). Otherwise, it will be completely removed. Please note: If you have earned Rewards on your email address, we'll put your email into a dormant state and you'll never hear from us (all other data deleted). Otherwise, it will be completely removed.

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This warning happens when your LBRY browser did not install with the proper version of the software used to communicate with the LBRY network. This warning happens when your LBRY Desktop app did not install with the proper version of the software used to communicate with the LBRY network.
The most likely cause of this error is an old version was running during the install process. This can usually be fixed by re-running the LBRY setup files after ensuring that no LBRY processes are running. The most likely cause of this error is an old version was running during the install process. This can usually be fixed by re-running the LBRY setup files after ensuring that no LBRY processes are running.
![Incompatible-daemon](https://spee.ch/b/incompatible-protocol.png) ![Incompatible-daemon](https://spee.ch/b/incompatible-protocol.png)

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The LBRY App allows you to view free and paid content, upload your digital media for free or at a set price, tip your favorite creators, send/receive LBRY Credits (LBC) and earn credits through LBRY Rewards. The app runs on top of the [LBRY protocol](/faq/what-is-lbry) which is a peer to peer, decentralized file sharing and payment network secured by blockchain technology. The LBRY Desktop app and lbry.tv allows you to view free and paid content, upload your digital media for free or at a set price, tip your favorite creators, send/receive LBRY Credits (LBC) and earn credits through LBRY Rewards. The app and web version run on top of the [LBRY protocol](/faq/what-is-lbry) which is a peer to peer, decentralized file sharing and payment network secured by blockchain technology.
The purpose of this FAQ is to answer questions about some of the basic functionality available in the LBRY App. Please see our [other FAQ entries](/faq) for additional information. The purpose of this FAQ is to answer questions about some of the basic functionality available on LBRY Desktop / lbry.tv. Please see our [other FAQ entries](/faq) for additional information.
**Important notes:** **Important notes:**
1. By default, LBRY saves any content you view to disk, see the [explanation below](#disk). You can modify this behavior on the Settings page. 1. By default, LBRY Desktop saves any content you view to disk, see the [explanation below](#disk). You can modify this behavior on the Settings page.
2. Rewards are completely optional, you can use LBRY without them. You'll need to acquire LBC to publish, but viewing is free. 2. Rewards are completely optional, you can use LBRY without them. You'll need to acquire LBC to publish, but viewing is free.
3. To edit any channels you have control over (YouTube syncers may not), click on the Publishes located on the extreme right, this will list all contents published, right below the published content's title is your channel name, click on it. You'll see an edit button next to the channel name. If using spee.ch uploads for thumbnails/covers, make sure to click the upload button after selecting the files. 3. To edit any channels you have control over, click on Channels from the right-hand side of the app and select the desired channel. You'll see an edit button next to the channel name. If using spee.ch uploads for thumbnails/covers, make sure to click the upload button after selecting the files.
4. There is no automated process of syncing wallets across devices, will be coming later this year. Can be done [manually at the moment](https://lbry.com/faq/how-to-backup-wallet). 4. To sync balances and preferences across devices, make sure you have Syncing enabled on the Settings page.
### What is the purpose of having my email connected to LBRY? ### What is the purpose of having my email connected to LBRY?
Emails are collected to authenticate and [uniquely identify](/faq/identity-requirements) users so that they can be eligible for [LBRY Rewards](#rewards), sync subscription data and to stay up to date on the latest LBRY happenings. No other data is stored with your email login. All other data, including your [wallet](#wallet), [downloads](#data) and published content are stored locally on your computer. You can find your connected email by going to Settings (gear icon in the top right) > Help > Connected email. Emails are collected to authenticate a lbry.tv account and [uniquely identify](/faq/identity-requirements) users so that they can be eligible for [LBRY Rewards](#rewards), sync account data, and to stay up to date on the latest LBRY happenings. See our [Privacy FAQ](/faq/privacy-and-data) for more information on what data is collected.
### How do I change my LBRY connected email? ### How do I change my LBRY connected email?
If you ever need to change your LBRY email address or sign out, please see [this guide](/faq/how-to-change-email). If you sign into a new email and need to transfer your verification status, you'll need to [reach out to us](mailto:help@lbry.com) in order to link your accounts. Please do not verify again to obtain rewards on a 2nd account; your rewards account may be disabled for abuse. If you ever need to change your LBRY email address or sign out, please see [this guide](/faq/how-to-change-email). If you sign into a new email and need to transfer your verification status and account (lbry.tv only users), you'll need to [reach out to us](/faq/support) in order to link your accounts.
### What if I want to run LBRY on multiple computers or different Windows accounts? ### What if I want to run LBRY on multiple computers or different Windows accounts?
If you want to run the LBRY app on multiple PCs or on other platforms like Android, you can sign in with the same email on all devices. Each installation will still have it's own separate wallet file and download data (as mentioned above). Any rewards earned will be sent locally to the wallet where they are claimed. In the future, it is our goal to enable an opt-in wallet syncing service across all of your devices. If you want to run the LBRY app on multiple PCs or on other platforms like Android, you can sign in with the same email on all devices. Your account data and preferences will be synced as long as it's enabled.
### What are LBRY Rewards? {#rewards} ### What are LBRY Rewards? {#rewards}
[LBRY Rewards](/faq/rewards) are used to distribute LBRY Credits (LBC) to new and existing users by allowing them to explore app functions and complete tasks which generate LBC as a reward. In order to be eligible for rewards, you need to [verify your identity](/faq/identity-requirements) which uniquely identifies you as an LBRY user. [LBRY Rewards](/faq/rewards) are used to distribute LBRY Credits (LBC) to new and existing users by allowing them to explore app functions and complete tasks which generate LBC as a reward. In order to be eligible for rewards, you need to [verify your identity](/faq/identity-requirements) which uniquely identifies you as an LBRY user.
### What is a wallet and how do I find it? {#wallet} ### What is a wallet and how do I find it? {#wallet}
A wallet is a secure, digital wallet used to store, send and receive cryptocurrencies like LBRY Credits(LBC). The LBRY app comes with its own wallet and is stored locally on your device and nowhere else! **It is critical that you [backup your wallet data](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet) in case you lose access to your PC or need to [migrate](/faq/backup-data) to a new one.** A wallet is a secure, digital wallet used to store, send and receive cryptocurrencies like LBRY Credits(LBC). The LBRY app comes with its own wallet and is stored locally on your device and nowhere else unless you enable the Sync feature. **If you do not enable syncing, it is critical that you [backup your wallet data](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet) in case you lose access to your PC or need to [migrate](/faq/backup-data) to a new one.**
To find your wallet in the LBRY App, click on `LBC Balance` showing at the top right of the App (Balance may show as `0 LBC` if you have not credits). Clicking it will give you a dropdown menu, select `Wallet` from the dropdown and it should display the wallet overview page which shows your balance, send / receive and recent transactions. To find your wallet in the LBRY App, click on your LBC Balance showing at the top right of the App (Balance may show as `0 LBC` if you have not credits). Clicking it will give you a dropdown menu, select `Wallet` from the dropdown and it should display the wallet overview page which shows your balance, send / receive and recent transactions.
The LBRY wallet is different from other cryptocurrencies because it also stores your shared content's metadata in the form of [claims](/faq/naming) when using the [publishing features](/faq/how-to-publish). Claim related [wallet transactions](/faq/transaction-types) ensure that the blockchain uniquely identifies your content and the payment/tips can be routed appropriately. The LBRY wallet is different from other cryptocurrencies because it also stores your shared content's metadata in the form of [claims](/faq/naming) when using the [publishing features](/faq/how-to-publish). Claim related [wallet transactions](/faq/transaction-types) ensure that the blockchain uniquely identifies your content and the payment/tips can be routed appropriately.
### Where do I find my LBC wallet address? ### Where do I find my LBC wallet address?
You can find your wallet address by first clicking on `LBC Balance` showing at the top right of the App (Balance may show as `0 LBC` if you have not credits). Clicking it will give you a dropdown menu, select `Wallet` from the dropdown. You can find your wallet address by first clicking on your LBC Balance showing at the top right of the App (Balance may show as `0 LBC` if you have not credits). Clicking it will give you a dropdown menu, select `Wallet` from the dropdown.
It'll come up with the wallet overview which shows your balance, LBC address and recent transactions. It'll come up with the wallet overview which shows your balance, LBC address and recent transactions.
![wallet](https://spee.ch/@clem:0/findwallet.png) ![wallet](https://spee.ch/@clem:0/findwallet.png)
Your wallet holds multiple receiving addresses, and new ones can be generated by clicking "Get New Address". Your wallet balance is the sum total of all the LBC available in each of your addresses. Your wallet holds multiple receiving addresses (lbry.tv only users won't see this option), and new ones can be generated by clicking "Get New Address". Your wallet balance is the sum total of all the LBC available in each of your addresses.
### Where can I get more LBRY Credits? ### Where can I get more LBRY Credits?
The LBRY App is also integrated with [ShapeShift](/faq/shapeshift) on the Get Credits tab of the wallet which allows you to convert cryptocurrencies into LBC or you can also [trade for LBC on exchanges](/faq/exchanges). You can [earn more LBC](/faq/earn-credits) or [purchase LBC from exchanges](/faq/exchanges).
### Where is all my LBRY App data stored? {#data} ### Where is all my LBRY Desktop data stored? {#data}
Please see the [LBRY directories FAQ page](/faq/lbry-directories) for more information on where LBRY data is stored. Besides the internal LBRY data, you can also configure your LBRY download directory via the option at the top of the Settings page (gear icon in the top right). Please see the [LBRY directories FAQ page](/faq/lbry-directories) for more information on where LBRY data is stored. Besides the internal LBRY data, you can also configure your LBRY download directory via the option at the top of the Settings page (gear icon in the top right).
### Why is content downloaded to my PC even when I stream? {#disk} ### Why is content downloaded to my PC even when I stream? {#disk}
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### I want to share my content, where do I start? {#publish} ### I want to share my content, where do I start? {#publish}
Please refer to our [publishing guide](/faq/how-to-publish) as a reference to assist you through the publishing process. Please refer to our [publishing guide](/faq/how-to-publish) as a reference to assist you through the publishing process.
### Where can I see my Downloadeds? ### Where can I see my Downloads?
The downloaded contents can be found on the rightside of the LBRY app under Library. The downloaded contents can be found on the right side of the LBRY Desktop app under Library. This is not available on lbry.tv currently.
### How can I delete my Downloads? ### How can I delete my Downloads?
The downloaded contents can be found on the rightside of the LBRY app under Library. Select the item you want to delete, and then click the trash can icon on the file page. We'll be introducing batch deletion options in the near future. The downloaded contents can be found on the right side of the LBRY Desktop app under Library. Select the item you want to delete, and then click the trash can icon on the file page.
### Where can I see my Publishes? ### Where can I see my Publishes?
You can find published items under Publishes on the right side of the LBRY app. You can find published items under Publishes on the right side of the LBRY Desktop / lbry.tv.
![Publish](https://spee.ch/@clem:0/publishes.png) ![Publish](https://spee.ch/@clem:0/publishes.png)
### How do I know if I'm sharing content and helping the LBRY network properly? ### How do I know if I'm sharing content and helping the LBRY network properly?
The easiest way to confirm that you are sharing correctly is to determine if the port used for seeding (3333) is open to the rest of the LBRY network. To do so, type 3333 into [this port checking tool](http://www.canyouseeme.org) and check the result. It if shows "open", you are all set. If it shows "closed", you may need to check your router settings for UPnP options (set to enable) or forward TCP port 3333 and UDP Port 4444 to your local computer running the LBRY app. Firewall and NAT settings may also affect the availability of these ports. The easiest way to confirm that you are sharing correctly is to determine if the port used for seeding (3333) is open to the rest of the LBRY network. To do so, type 3333 into [this port checking tool](http://www.canyouseeme.org) and check the result. It if shows "open", you are all set. If it shows "closed", you may need to check your router settings for UPnP options (set to enable) or forward TCP port 3333 and UDP Port 4444 to your local computer running the LBRY app. Firewall and NAT settings may also affect the availability of these ports.
### How can I search for content on LBRY? ### How can I search for content on LBRY?
Searching in LBRY is as easy as typing your search term(s) into the address bar at the top and waiting for the results to return. Searching in LBRY is as easy as typing your search term(s) into the address bar at the top and clicking Enter.
When you press enter, you will be given both the direct url and search results When you press enter, you will be given both the direct URL and search results
![Search](https://spee.ch/@clem:0/searches.png) ![Search](https://spee.ch/@clem:0/searches.png)
Clicking the Enter key will skip the search function and go directly to the URL typed (if it's valid) - this is only helpful if you know the exact URL you are trying to view. We are still in the process of optimizing the search results; please bear with us if you are having trouble finding something!
### How can I subscribe to and view my favorite channels? ### How can I subscribe to and view my favorite channels?
On LBRY, you can follow your favorite channels. Navigate to a channel, or click on your favorite video(s), (LBRY URLs with an @ symbol in the front) and click on follow right below the video and the right side of the channel name. You can subscribe to a channel by clicking the Follow button from the homepage, channel page, or content pages.
![Follow](https://spee.ch/@clem:0/subsc) ![Follow](https://spee.ch/@clem:0/subsc)
To manage channels and tags you follow, you can simply click on **Customize** from the right side of the to view all of your followed channels on one page. To manage channels and tags you follow, you can simply click on **Customize** from the right side of the to view all of your followed channels on one page.
![Manage Channels](https://spee.ch/@clem:0/customize.png) ![Manage Channels](https://spee.ch/@clem:0/customize.png)
### Content consistently fails to stream or download, what should I do? ### How can I block channels?
Please see our [streaming guide](/faq/unable-to-stream) if you consistently cannot download or stream content on LBRY. If you are having intermittent issues with download failures, try closing the LBRY app completely (including ending the "lbrynet-daemon" process in task manager) and re-initiating the download. Some files on the network may just not be available for various reasons - we'll work on filtering these out in the future. You can block a channel by clicking the Block button from the homepage, channel page, or content pages.
### Some files don't open in the LBRY app, what's going on? ### Content consistently fails to stream or download, what should I do?
Currently, the LBRY in-app player supports MP4 videos, MP3s, Images, GIFs, HTML and text files. Even though it doesn't support other formats from within the app, the files can still be externally opened by clicking the **Open** button or navigating to the file by clicking the **Downloaded to** file path on the content page. Please see our [streaming guide](/faq/unable-to-stream) if you consistently cannot download or stream content on LBRY. If you are having intermittent issues with download failures, try closing the LBRY app completely (including ending the "lbrynet.exe" process in task manager) and re-initiating the download.
### Some files don't open in the LBRY Desktop app or lbry.tv, what's going on?
Currently, the LBRY in-app player supports MP4 videos, MP3s, Images, GIFs, HTML and text files. Even though it doesn't support other formats from within the app or lbry.tv, the files can still be externally opened when using the Desktop app by clicking the **Open** button or navigating to the file by clicking the **Downloaded to** file path on the content page.
![Open](https://spee.ch/@clem:0/playout.png) ![Open](https://spee.ch/@clem:0/playout.png)
### How do I begin troubleshooting problems myself? ### How do I begin troubleshooting problems myself?

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You can earn LBRY Credits (LBC) for referring others to use LBRY. In the latest version of the LBRY app, you can now view the status of your referrals and invite new users to LBRY via email or referral link. You can earn LBRY Credits (LBC) for referring others to use LBRY. You can now view the status of your referrals and invite new users to LBRY via email or referral link on the Account overview page of LBRY Desktop or lbry.tv.
### How to get your referral link ### How to get your referral link
To get to the the "Invite " area, click the `LBC balance` menu at the top right of the LBRY App, and select `Overview`. To get to the Account Overview area, click the Account menu at the top right, and select `Overview`.
You will see all of your referrals, along with their status(es) - whether the user has accepted it (signed in) and if it is claimable or not (if the user is reward approved). You will see all of your referrals, along with their status(es) - whether the user has accepted it (signed in) and if it is claimable or not (if the user is reward approved).
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### How many LBRY Credits do I earn and how do I see how many credits I've earned? ### How many LBRY Credits do I earn and how do I see how many credits I've earned?
New invites sent via the LBRY app are eligible for a 20 LBC reward (subject to change based on our discretion). New invites are eligible for a 20 LBC reward (subject to change based on our discretion).
### When do I get my rewards? ### When do I get my rewards?
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### What are the criteria for a claimable referral? ### What are the criteria for a claimable referral?
A claimable referral has the same definition as a Rewards eligible or Verified LBRY user. This means the referred user must have logged into the LBRY app and verified their account. A claimable referral has the same definition as a Rewards eligible or Verified LBRY user. This means the referred user must have logged into LBRY and verified their account.
LBRY users who abuse either the Referral or Rewards system will not be eligible for referral redemption. If you have specific questions about individual referrals which are not claimable, please reach out to the [helpdesk](mailto:help@lbry.com) with details. LBRY users who abuse either the Referral or Rewards system will not be eligible for referral redemption. If you have specific questions about individual referrals which are not claimable, please reach out to the [helpdesk](mailto:help@lbry.com) with details.

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To provide a rich user experience and to [distribute](/faq/credit-policy) LBRY Credits (LBC) into the hands of new and returning users, LBRY created a Rewards system where credits are earned by completing tasks throughout the application. Rewards are given to promote application testing, learning certain in-app skills, building the LBRY economy through purchasing and publishing content, and as a small "thank you" gift for being part of a revolutionary digital media platform. For qualified users, Rewards are issued automatically by the LBRY app into each users' [LBRY wallet](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet). **Note: There is a limit of 5 Reward redemptions per day**. To provide a rich user experience and to [distribute](/faq/credit-policy) LBRY Credits (LBC) into the hands of new and returning users, LBRY created a Rewards system where credits are earned by completing tasks throughout the application. Rewards are given to promote application testing, learning certain in-app skills, building the LBRY economy through purchasing and publishing content, and as a small "thank you" gift for being part of a revolutionary digital media platform. For qualified users, Rewards are issued automatically into your wallet. **Note: There is a limit of 5 Reward redemptions per day**.
![rewardslist](https://spee.ch/@clem:0/rewardslist.png) ![rewardslist](https://spee.ch/@clem:0/rewardslist.png)
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| **Go for a Stream** | 4 LBC | Rewarded for streaming your very first video on LBRY. | **Go for a Stream** | 4 LBC | Rewarded for streaming your very first video on LBRY.
| **Channel Surfing** | 6 LBC | A one-time reward for creating a channel on LBRY via the Publish screen. | **Channel Surfing** | 6 LBC | A one-time reward for creating a channel on LBRY via the Publish screen.
| **First Publish** | 10 LBC | A one-time reward for publishing your first piece of content to LBRY | **First Publish** | 10 LBC | A one-time reward for publishing your first piece of content to LBRY
| **Daily View** | 1- 100 LBC | A random daily reward from 1 to 100 LBC, resets every 24 hours! | **Daily View** | 1- 100 LBC | A random daily reward from 1 to 100 LBC, resets every 24 hours!
| **Many Views** | 2- ???? LBC | A multi-level reward for watching videos on LBRY. See descriptions in-app for levels/details! | **Many Views** | 2- ???? LBC | A multi-level reward for watching videos on LBRY. See descriptions in-app for levels/details!
| **Sub Sandwich** | 1 -2 LBC | A multi-level reward for subscribing to channels. | **Sub Sandwich** | 1 -2 LBC | A multi-level reward for subscribing to channels.
| **Welcome Back** | 6 LBC | Return to the LBRY app 24-48 hours following your first use of the app. This reward will self-destruct after that time span. | **Welcome Back** | 6 LBC | Return to the LBRY 24-48 hours following your first use of the app. This reward will self-destruct after that time span.
| **Android in Beta** | 20 LBC | Limited time reward for early Android Beta testers. | **Android in Beta** | 20 LBC | Limited time reward for early Android Beta testers.
| **Upgrade** | 10 LBC | Rewarded each time the LBRY app updates versions (i.e. 0.27 to 0.28). | **Upgrade** | 10 LBC | Rewarded each time the LBRY Desktop app updates versions (i.e. 0.27 to 0.28).
| **YouTube** | ?? LBC | Rewarded as part of the [YouTube Sync program](/youtube) | **YouTube** | ?? LBC | Rewarded as part of the [YouTube Sync program](/youtube)
| **Reward Code** | ?? LBC | [Custom reward codes](#reward-code) given out to users - be on the look out on social media/Discord/Reddit! | **Reward Code** | ?? LBC | [Custom reward codes](#reward-code) given out to users - be on the look out on social media/Discord/Reddit!
| **Referral** | 20 LBC | LBRY users can refer their friends via an email invitation and get rewarded when those users are verified. For more information on referrals, click [here](/faq/referrals) | **Referral** | 20 LBC | LBRY users can refer their friends via an email invitation and get rewarded when those users are verified. For more information on referrals, click [here](/faq/referrals)
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### Custom Reward Codes {#reward-code} ### Custom Reward Codes {#reward-code}
Custom reward codes can be claimed via the [Rewards](https://open.lbry.com/?rewards) page in the LBRY app. You may have been given a reward code via email, social media or you stumbled upon it somewhere - whichever way, you can claim it for LBC today! It's simple, just hit `Enter Code`, type it in and press `Redeem`. Custom reward codes can be claimed via the [Rewards](https://open.lbry.com/?rewards) page on LBRY. You may have been given a reward code via email, social media or you stumbled upon it somewhere - whichever way, you can claim it for LBC today! It's simple, just hit `Enter Code`, type it in and press `Redeem`.
![rewards](https://spee.ch/@clem:0/custom-code.png) ![rewards](https://spee.ch/@clem:0/custom-code.png)
### Having Trouble? ### Having Trouble?
If you have any questions or problems with receiving the Rewards, feel free to [reach out to us](/faq/support). If you have any questions or problems with receiving the Rewards, feel free to [reach out to us](/faq/support).

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Proper network connectivity, visibility, and access is a necessity for usage of the LBRY app, as it is a decentralized peer-to-peer protocol that requires clients to see and communicate with each other. Since individual local network configurations, firewalls, and other security settings vary greatly, LBRY may require some basic network/PC troubleshooting in order to function properly. Since LBRY is in beta, there are certain configurations which we don't support yet, but can offer workarounds (see below) or offer [one-on-one troubleshooting](/faq/how-to-report-bugs). Proper network connectivity, visibility, and access is a necessity for usage of the LBRY Desktop app, as it is a decentralized peer-to-peer protocol that requires clients to see and communicate with each other. Since individual local network configurations, firewalls, and other security settings vary greatly, LBRY may require some basic network/PC troubleshooting in order to function properly. Since LBRY is in beta, there are certain configurations which we don't support yet, but can offer workarounds (see below) or offer [one-on-one troubleshooting](/faq/how-to-report-bugs).
The first area to check for start-up issues is the [LBRY log file](/faq/how-to-find-lbry-log-file). Except in extreme cases, a log file should be generated by the daemon startup process and will usually reveal clues on where to find problems. The first area to check for start-up issues is the [LBRY log file](/faq/how-to-find-lbry-log-file). Except in extreme cases, a log file should be generated by the daemon startup process and will usually reveal clues on where to find problems.
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streaming_server: 127.0.0.1:5280 streaming_server: 127.0.0.1:5280
Alternatively, you can start the sdk with `lbrynet start --api=127.0.0.1:5279` Alternatively, you can start the sdk with `lbrynet start --api=127.0.0.1:5279`

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There are a number of transaction types which take place on the LBRY blockchain. The LBRY app displays these transactions in the **Overview** and **History** tabs on the Wallet page. There are a number of transaction types which take place on the LBRY blockchain. LBRY displays these transactions in the **Overview** and **History** tabs on the Wallet page.
Many transaction types also have details associated with them such as the claim/channel name or if they came from an LBRY Reward. You can also see additional details by clicking the transaction ID and accessing them in the [LBRY block explorer](https://explorer.lbry.com). Many transaction types also have details associated with them such as the claim/channel name or if they came from an LBRY Reward. You can also see additional details by clicking the transaction ID and accessing them in the [LBRY block explorer](https://explorer.lbry.com).

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LBRY apps rely on blockchain technology and the LBRY Credits (LBC) cryptocurrency in order to participate in the network. These LBC are stored in a wallet (data file on your PC) which is generated with each user's LBRY installation. Wallets contain your funds, channel data, and claims (any uploads). It is important to understand that the wallet is not stored on any LBRY servers and as such, users are responsible for its safeguarding through encryption and making sure [a backup (copy of the wallet file)](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet) is available in the event that it is lost or corrupted. **Note: Wallet encryption is currently unavailable until we implement password change scenarios through our ecosystem**
Encryption is available from the Settings page of the LBRY app and you will be required to enter your password upon app startup. LBRY apps and lbry.tv rely on blockchain technology and the LBRY Credits (LBC) cryptocurrency in order to participate in the network. These LBC are stored in a wallet (data file on your PC) which is generated with each user's LBRY installation. Wallets contain your funds, channel data, and claims (any uploads). It is important to understand that the wallet is not stored on any LBRY servers and as such, users are responsible for its safeguarding through encryption and making sure [a backup (copy of the wallet file)](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet) is available in the event that it is lost or corrupted.
Encryption is available from the Settings page of the LBRY and you will be required to enter your password upon app startup.
## What is wallet encryption? ## What is wallet encryption?