The primary purpose of BTCPay Server is to remove dependencies on trusted third-parties. The Apps are built in applications that obsolete central-authorities and allow users an easy way to extend the use case of the software. Users can self-host all sorts of customizable applications that work out of the box.
To create an app, go to Apps > Create a new app. Apps are store-dependent, which means that each app needs to be connected to a store.
The web-based PoS app allows users with brick and mortar stores to readily accept cryptocurrencies without fees or a third-party, directly to their wallet. The PoS can be displayed easily on tablets or any other devices which support web browsing. Users can easily create a homescreen shortcut for a quick access to the web-app.
Adding new products is easy. The app has a shopping cart feature, tips, product inventory, custom payment options and more.
Point of sale app can also be used for receiving donations or even as a small e-shop, depending on the customizations applied.
- Go to > Apps
- Add a name for your app
- Choose app type > Point Of Sale
- Select the store to associate with the app.
- Customize your PoS by adding your own items with prices, photos, and a description.
- Click "Save Settings".
- Click "View App" to view your PoS (Your customers can access the PoS through that link).
You can change the appearance of your Point of Sale app by following the theme customization guide.
Crowdfunding is an application which you can launch from BTCPay Server interface that allows you to create a self-hosted funding campaign, similar to Kickstarter or Indiegogo. Unlike traditional crowdfunding platforms, the creator of the campaign is the owner of the platform. Funds go directly to the creator’s wallet without any fees.
- Go to > Apps
- Add a name of your app
- Choose app type > Crowdfund
- Select the store to associate with the app.
- Customize your Crowdfund by adding your own perks with prices, photos, and description.
- Check the box > Allow crowdfund to be publicly visible
- Click "Save Settings".
- Click "View App" to view your Crowdfund (Contributors can access the crowdfund through that link).
If you would like to provide digital or physical products to the backers of your crowdfunding campaign, you can integrate WooCommerce store into it. You can also set limits on contribution perks using the inventory feature.
Easily-embeddable HTML and highly-customizable payment buttons allow users to receive tips and donations. Online stores can also integrate payment buttons. When a site visitor clicks on the button, BTCPay displays the invoice.
- Go to > Store > Settings > Pay Button
- Allow anyone to create invoices
- Customize your button
- Copy the generated form and embed it on your website.
Lapps are applications built on top of Lightning Charge, a complimentary package that enables easier development on top of c-lightning. If you decided to use c-lightning, you could easily connect your BTCPay to any of the Lapps.
BTCPay exposes all the necessary information required to connect your internal BTCPay c-lightning node to a Lightning Network App. Go to Server Settings > Services > Lightning charge server > See information > Credentials.
Below are videos that showcase how to connect some of the lapps to BTCPay.
