Follow the steps below to set up and your full lightning network node.
1. Download the client through the Lightning project Github profile
If you use Windows, download Lightning-win32 for Mac OS; try Lightning-darwin.
1. Download lightning client
2. Run the client
3. It asks you if you want to create a new wallet or import an existing one. In our case, we are creating a new wallet.
4. It will ask you to copy and save your recovery phrase.
5. You will need to double to check by inputting the random phrase asked.
6. Confirm password
7. And you’re set to start receiving coins in your Lightning app.
2. Grab some Testnet coins
If you’re worried about using real funds to test out something, you’re not really familiar with, no need to worry. Simply get some Testnet bitcoins from this faucet, and you’re primed and ready to go.
3. The next step would be to transfer your testnet coins to your Lightning app or a mobile or desktop wallet that supports lightning payments. BitPay (formerly Copay), Eclair Mobile testnet wallet, which supports testnet lightning transactions, are good wallets for that.
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