# Receive bitcoin

Source URL: https://support.dxp-staging.blockstream.com/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/receive-bitcoin
Updated: 2026-05-11T13:29:55.000Z
Category: Blockstream App
Section: Set Up, Transact, & Recover Your Wallet

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In order to receive bitcoin, you will need to generate an [address](https://glossary.blockstream.com/address-bitcoin/) with the Blockstream app and share it with the sender.

# Receive bitcoin

1.

Log in to the Blockstream app and tap **Transact**.

![IMG_0240.PNG](https://storage.googleapis.com/dxp-staging-assets/content/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/receive-bitcoin/46683247409561.png)

2.

Select **Receive** from the available actions.

![IMG_0245.PNG](https://storage.googleapis.com/dxp-staging-assets/content/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/receive-bitcoin/46683253934233.png)

3.

Share the address with the sender and wait for them to broadcast the transaction. You will see your new balance appear on the home screen once they have successfully done so.

![IMG_0246.PNG](https://storage.googleapis.com/dxp-staging-assets/content/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/receive-bitcoin/46683247409689.png)

Navigation: Blockstream Help Center > Blockstream App > Receive bitcoin

## Related Articles in This Section
- [Set up a new wallet](https://support.dxp-staging.blockstream.com/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/set-up-a-new-wallet)
- [Back up wallet](https://support.dxp-staging.blockstream.com/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/back-up-wallet)
- [Restore wallet](https://support.dxp-staging.blockstream.com/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/restore-wallet)
- [Buy bitcoin](https://support.dxp-staging.blockstream.com/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/buy-bitcoin)
- [Receive bitcoin](https://support.dxp-staging.blockstream.com/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/receive-bitcoin) (current)
- [Send bitcoin](https://support.dxp-staging.blockstream.com/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/send-bitcoin)
- [Change mobile wallet security settings](https://support.dxp-staging.blockstream.com/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/change-mobile-wallet-security-settings)
- [Rename wallet](https://support.dxp-staging.blockstream.com/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/rename-wallet)
- [Delete wallet](https://support.dxp-staging.blockstream.com/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/delete-wallet)