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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.