Troubleshooting
Connectivity problems
What to check when Phoenix Wallet cannot reach the Bitcoin or Lightning network.
Phoenix needs a working internet connection to broadcast Bitcoin transactions and to reach the Lightning Network.
- Confirm the computer has general internet access.
- Check whether a firewall, VPN or corporate network is blocking outbound connections.
- Restart the application after restoring connectivity so it can resync.
Payments already broadcast to the Bitcoin network continue to propagate even if your wallet is temporarily offline.