getAlby · reneaaron · Jun 16, 2026
diff --git a/account/faq/embrace-alby-hub-phasing-out-albys-shared-wallet.md b/account/faq/embrace-alby-hub-phasing-out-albys-shared-wallet.md
@@ -21,9 +21,9 @@ On January 4, 2025 - one day after the [Proof of Keys day](https://en.bitcoin.it
 
 ### What happens to my shared Alby Wallet?
 
-If you created an Alby account before March 24, 2024, you were warned during the whole 2024 to remove your sats before **January 3, 2025**. [Spin up your own Alby Hub](https://getalby.com/subscription/new) to withdraw any remaining balance from the shared wallet. We’ll provide you with guidance and reminders throughout this transition to ensure a smooth process.
+If you created an Alby account before March 24, 2024, you were warned during the whole 2024 to remove your sats before **January 3, 2025**. [Spin up your own Alby Hub](https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/alby-hub/alby-hub-flavors) to withdraw any remaining balance from the shared wallet. We’ll provide you with guidance and reminders throughout this transition to ensure a smooth process.
 
-After **January 4, 2025, the remaining balance was converted into Fee Credits**. Those credits were used to cover fees of one month Alby Cloud subscription and one payment channel making it easy to start your own self-custodial Hub. Learn more about Fee Credits [here](https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/alby-account-and-browser-extension/alby-account/faqs-alby-account/what-are-fee-credits-in-my-alby-account). The fee credits lasted during the first 3 quarters of 2025 and are no longer available.
+After **January 4, 2025, the remaining balance was converted into Fee Credits**. Those credits were used to cover fees of one month of a hosted Alby Hub subscription and one payment channel making it easy to start your own self-custodial Hub. Learn more about Fee Credits [here](https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/alby-account-and-browser-extension/alby-account/faqs-alby-account/what-are-fee-credits-in-my-alby-account). The fee credits lasted during the first 3 quarters of 2025 and are no longer available.
 
 This approach served as a bridge easing the transition from legacy wallets while empowering you to maintain an active presence in the lightning network.
 
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ Why should I proof my keys and use a self-custodial wallet like Alby Hub?
 
 We're excited to take this important step with you and ensure you’re fully supported along the way: Join our [Alby Hub onboarding calls](https://cal.com/getalby/alby-hub-onboarding) where we make sure you are off to a good start. Together, we are building a future where payments are seamless, secure, and permissionless.
 
-**Be part of this journey -** [**set up your Alby Hub today**](https://getalby.com/subscription/new) **and experience the bitcoin revolution! 🚀**
+**Be part of this journey -** [**set up your Alby Hub today**](https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/alby-hub/alby-hub-flavors) **and experience the bitcoin revolution! 🚀**
 
 
 
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ Yes, Alby remains committed to making bitcoin lightning payments accessible to e
 
 You have time until January 3, 2025 to freely move your sats where you want.&#x20;
 
-The easiest option is to transfer them to your own Alby Hub starting on [this page](https://getalby.com/subscription/new). We have made it particularly easy for you and if you have any questions along the way, just use the internal chat tool to talk to us. Thank you for considering it! 🙏
+The easiest option is to transfer them to your own Alby Hub starting on [this page](https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/alby-hub/alby-hub-flavors). We have made it particularly easy for you and if you have any questions along the way, just use the internal chat tool to talk to us. Thank you for considering it! 🙏
 
 You can also use another wallet not made by Alby (compatible with NWC) connected to your Alby web Account or your browser extension, and move your funds there. You can keep your Alby lightning address and all other benefits of your Alby account.
 
@@ -183,15 +183,15 @@ Alby Hub replaces Alby’s integrated lightning wallet. Alby Hub is an improveme
 
 <summary>How do I set up Alby Hub?</summary>
 
-We want to make it as easy as possible for you. [Start on this page](https://getalby.com/subscription/new) and follow the instructions. You’ll be surprised how easy it is.&#x20;
+We want to make it as easy as possible for you. [Start on this page](https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/alby-hub/alby-hub-flavors) and follow the instructions. You’ll be surprised how easy it is.&#x20;
 
 </details>
 
 <details>
 
 <summary>Can I use Alby Hub for free?</summary>
 
-Installing Alby Hub on your own server, desktop, Start9, Umbrel, Nodana.io or Casa OS is free. If you prefer more convenience you can choose Alby Cloud where you pay for hosting your Hub with a 30-day money back guarantee. The latest pricing plans and its features are available [here](https://getalby.com/pricing).&#x20;
+Installing Alby Hub on your own server, desktop, Start9, Umbrel, Nodana.io or Casa OS is free. If you'd like to support Alby and unlock extra perks, check out [Alby Pro](https://getalby.com/subscription/pro). The latest pricing plans and their features are available [here](https://getalby.com/pricing).&#x20;
 
 </details>
 

diff --git a/account/link-wallet/link-alby-hub.md b/account/link-wallet/link-alby-hub.md
@@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ Alby Hub is your self-custodial lightning wallet. But it is more than that: It's
 
 ## How to get started with Alby Hub
 
-Alby Hub is a lightweight wallet created to run on different systems such as [Alby Cloud](https://getalby.com/pricing), on a server of your choice, on your desktop or even on a Raspberry Pi.
+Alby Hub is a lightweight wallet created to run on different systems such as a server of your choice, your desktop, a node device like Umbrel or Start9, or even a Raspberry Pi.
 
-### As a new users choose one of these options to run your Hub:
+### As a new user, choose one of these options to run your Hub:
 
-Navigate to [https://getalby.com/subscription/new](https://getalby.com/subscription/new)
+Follow the [Alby Hub deployment guide](https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/alby-hub/alby-hub-flavors) to set up your own Hub.
diff --git a/hub/.gitbook.yaml b/hub/.gitbook.yaml
@@ -6,3 +6,4 @@ structure:
 
 redirects:
   node/advanced-increase-spending-balance-with-on-chain-bitcoin: node/advanced-increase-lightning-balance-with-on-chain-bitcoin.md
+  alby-hub-flavors/alby-cloud: alby-hub-flavors/other-cloud-options.md
diff --git a/hub/SUMMARY.md b/hub/SUMMARY.md
@@ -3,8 +3,7 @@
 * [ℹ️ Introduction](README.md)
 * [🚢 Getting Started](getting-started.md)
 * [🍕 Alby Hub flavors](alby-hub-flavors/README.md)
-  * [🌤️ Alby Cloud](alby-hub-flavors/alby-cloud.md)
-  * [☁️ Other Cloud Options](alby-hub-flavors/other-cloud-options.md)
+  * [☁️ Cloud Hosting](alby-hub-flavors/other-cloud-options.md)
   * [🖥️ Desktop](alby-hub-flavors/desktop.md)
   * [🐋 Docker](alby-hub-flavors/docker.md)
   * [⚡ Umbrel, Start9, etc](alby-hub-flavors/umbrel-start9-etc.md)

diff --git a/hub/alby-hub-flavors/README.md b/hub/alby-hub-flavors/README.md
@@ -8,10 +8,6 @@ Alby Hub is 100% [open source](https://github.com/getAlby/hub). You can [run Alb
 
 Here are your options to run your Alby Hub
 
-{% content-ref url="alby-cloud.md" %}
-[alby-cloud.md](alby-cloud.md)
-{% endcontent-ref %}
-
 {% content-ref url="other-cloud-options.md" %}
 [other-cloud-options.md](other-cloud-options.md)
 {% endcontent-ref %}
@@ -41,5 +37,5 @@ Open source benefits everyone by promoting collaboration and accelerating techno
 
 You’re welcome to review and contribute to our code on GitHub: [https://github.com/getAlby/](https://github.com/getAlby/).
 
-Alby Hub was created with a lot of effort, care, and the vision of a better world powered by Bitcoin. We’d greatly appreciate your support through a [_membership_](alby-cloud.md) to help us continue our work. You can also compare [Alby pricing and plans](https://getalby.com/pricing).
+Alby Hub was created with a lot of effort, care, and the vision of a better world powered by Bitcoin. We’d greatly appreciate your support through [_Alby Pro_](https://getalby.com/subscription/pro) to help us continue our work. You can also compare [Alby pricing and plans](https://getalby.com/pricing).
 {% endhint %}
diff --git a/hub/alby-hub-flavors/alby-cloud.md b/hub/alby-hub-flavors/alby-cloud.md
diff --git a/hub/alby-hub-flavors/desktop.md b/hub/alby-hub-flavors/desktop.md
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ description: >-
 {% hint style="info" %}
 Alby Hub for desktop is well-suited for self-hosting for users who have a basic understanding of software configuration and network settings, and have their computers online 24/7 in order to send or receive payments. Therefore, consider this option if you keep the desktop computer **always online**.
 
-Otherwise, we recommend subscribing to Alby Cloud to ensure your wallet is always online. 👍
+Otherwise, we recommend running Alby Hub on an always-online device — such as a server, a node device like Umbrel or Start9, or a cloud provider — to ensure your wallet is always online. 👍
 {% endhint %}
 
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diff --git a/hub/alby-hub-flavors/other-cloud-options.md b/hub/alby-hub-flavors/other-cloud-options.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 description: You can run Alby Hub on cloud service from almost any provider!
 ---
 
-# ☁️ Other Cloud Options
+# ☁️ Cloud Hosting
 
 You can find all releases, script binaries and install scripts of Alby Hub on [GitHub](https://github.com/getAlby/hub?tab=readme-ov-file#deploy-it-yourself).\
 \

diff --git a/hub/alby-hub-flavors/updating.md b/hub/alby-hub-flavors/updating.md
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ You'll find the current version of your Alby Hub in the top left corner of the a
 
 1 . [How to Update](updating.md#id-1.-how-to-update)\
 2 . [Choose your Alby Hub specific flavor](updating.md#id-2.-choose-your-alby-hub-specific-flavor)\
-2.1. [Pro Cloud](updating.md#alby-cloud)\
+2.1. [Cloud Hosting](updating.md#cloud-hosting)\
 2.2. [Desktop](updating.md#desktop)\
 2.3. [Docker](updating.md#docker)\
 2.4. [Umbrel, Start9, etc.](updating.md#umbrel-start9-your-own-node)\
@@ -46,25 +46,11 @@ Find the perfect version of Alby Hub that you are running that fits your specifi
 
 It is recommended to do regular updates, as Alby developers are improving it every week.
 
-### Alby Cloud
+### Cloud Hosting
 
 <details>
 
-<summary>Updating your Hub running on Alby Cloud</summary>
-
-1. Go to getalby.com and click "Login".
-2. Inside your Alby web account, go to "Wallet Configuration"
-3. Click on "Update now".
-
-<img src="../.gitbook/assets/Aspect ratio 31 (8).png" alt="" data-size="original">
-
-</details>
-
-{% embed url="https://demos.getalby.com/demo/clywujo361gpsz9kdn5nu50bm" %}
-
-<details>
-
-<summary>Other Cloud Options</summary>
+<summary>Updating your Hub running with a cloud provider</summary>
 
 The currently recommended deployment options on our [GitHub repository ](https://github.com/getAlby/hub/tree/master)are Digital Ocean, Render, and Fly. All three load the latest version from the GitHub repository. If your Alby Hub is outdated, shut down and reboot your instance.\
 \

diff --git a/hub/app-connections/btcpay-server.md b/hub/app-connections/btcpay-server.md
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Who uses BTCPay Server today:&#x20;
 
 ### Step 1: Open Alby Hub
 
-Go to my.albyhub.com or open Alby Hub on your device if you are self-hosting it.
+Open Alby Hub on your device.
 
 ### Step 2: Go to 'Connections', locate and click on BTC Pay Server
 

diff --git a/hub/backups-and-recover.md b/hub/backups-and-recover.md
@@ -15,25 +15,9 @@ Because [Alby Hub](https://getalby.com/alby-hub) is self-custodial, keeping a co
 
 **Jump directly to the setup that applies to you:**
 
-1. [Alby Hub with Alby Cloud](backups-and-recover.md#alby-hub-with-alby-cloud)
-2. [Alby Hub with Pro](backups-and-recover.md#alby-hub-with-pro)
-3. [Alby Hub self-hosted with an Alby account](backups-and-recover.md#alby-hub-self-hosted-diy-with-an-alby-account)
-4. [Alby Hub self-hosted without an Alby account](backups-and-recover.md#alby-hub-self-hosted-without-an-alby-account)
-
-## Alby Hub with Alby Cloud
-
-### On-chain Balance and Lightning Balance
-
-**Backup:** Find and backup your 12-word recovery phrase in your Alby Hub [here](faq/how-can-i-backup-my-keys.md) to recover your On-chain Balance and Lightning Balance anytime.
-
-Your Lightning Balance data is securely encrypted using your 12-word recovery phrase and is dynamically updated in your Alby account.\
-To see if automatic channel backups are enabled for your Hub go to Settings and select "Backups".
-
-**Recover:** Start a new Alby Hub in the same Alby account -> Select "Advanced Setup" -> enter your 12-word recovery phrase. Your On-chain and Lightning Balance will be fully restored 🚀.
-
-{% hint style="info" %}
-As Pro Cloud subscriber you only need to backup your recovery phrase and remember your Alby account.
-{% endhint %}
+1. [Alby Hub with Pro](backups-and-recover.md#alby-hub-with-pro)
+2. [Alby Hub self-hosted with an Alby account](backups-and-recover.md#alby-hub-self-hosted-diy-with-an-alby-account)
+3. [Alby Hub self-hosted without an Alby account](backups-and-recover.md#alby-hub-self-hosted-without-an-alby-account)
 
 ## Alby Hub with Pro
 
@@ -92,7 +76,7 @@ Without an Alby account you need to manually back up your recovery phrase and cr
 ## Backup Checklist
 
 {% tabs %}
-{% tab title="✨ Pro & Pro Cloud Subscription" %}
+{% tab title="✨ Pro Subscription" %}
 * [ ] Recovery phrase
 * [ ] Access to your Alby account: Immediate recovery of your funds
 {% endtab %}
@@ -135,7 +119,7 @@ Thanks for your understanding!
 **Congratulations! 🎉 You've successfully learned how to back up your Alby Hub, ensuring the safety of your funds and channels.** Remember to always keep your Recovery Phrase and latest channel backup handy. With your backups in place, your hub is now well-protected and ready for any situation! 🔐
 {% endhint %}
 
-<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Get a subscription to Pro Cloud! ☁️</strong><br><br>Unlock 24/7 availability for your self-hosted wallet by subscribing to Pro Cloud. Never worry about downtime again!</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="https://getalby.com/subscription/new">https://getalby.com/subscription/new</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Learn more about your on-chain balance! 💰</strong><br><br>Discover the on-chain side of your self-custodial wallet. Click here to learn more about managing your Savings Balance securely.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="node/on-chain-balance.md">on-chain-balance.md</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Migrate your Hub! 🔄</strong><br><br>Planning to move your Alby Hub? The migration process is similar to a backup in many ways. Click here to explore more on how to migrate your hub seamlessly!</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="faq/how-can-i-migrate-alby-hub-to-a-different-machine.md">how-can-i-migrate-alby-hub-to-a-different-machine.md</a></td></tr></tbody></table>
+<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Encrypted channel backups with Alby Pro 🔐</strong><br><br>Recover your lightning channels from just your recovery phrase. Enable dynamic backups by subscribing to Alby Pro.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="https://getalby.com/subscription/pro">https://getalby.com/subscription/pro</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Learn more about your on-chain balance! 💰</strong><br><br>Discover the on-chain side of your self-custodial wallet. Click here to learn more about managing your Savings Balance securely.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="node/on-chain-balance.md">on-chain-balance.md</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Migrate your Hub! 🔄</strong><br><br>Planning to move your Alby Hub? The migration process is similar to a backup in many ways. Click here to explore more on how to migrate your hub seamlessly!</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="faq/how-can-i-migrate-alby-hub-to-a-different-machine.md">how-can-i-migrate-alby-hub-to-a-different-machine.md</a></td></tr></tbody></table>
 
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		redirects:
		node/advanced-increase-spending-balance-with-on-chain-bitcoin: node/advanced-increase-lightning-balance-with-on-chain-bitcoin.md
		alby-hub-flavors/alby-cloud: alby-hub-flavors/other-cloud-options.md