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How do I connect Sparrow to my Umbrel?

Short answerInstall Electrs on Umbrel, then in Sparrow choose Server → Private Electrum, host umbrel.local, port 50001, SSL off. On a Mac, allow Sparrow under Local Network.

Steps

1. On Umbrel, install the Electrs app. Let it finish syncing.
2. Open Electrs. Note the address and port: usually umbrel.local and 50001.
3. In Sparrow: Settings → Server → Private Electrum.
4. URL: umbrel.local. Port: 50001. Use SSL: off.
5. Click Test Connection. Green tick? Done.
6. Away from home? Use the Tor address from Electrs, with Sparrow’s proxy on.

FAQ

“No route to host”?

Use umbrel.local instead of an IP. On macOS: System Settings → Privacy & Security → Local Network → turn on Sparrow. Same Wi-Fi, VPN off.

Local or Tor?

Local at home. Fast. Tor when you’re out. No ports to open.

Test fails with the IP?

The IP may be old. Find the current one in your router’s device list.

Go deeper

• Run a node with Umbrel
• Sparrow + SeedSigner

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