diff --git a/doc/FAQ.md b/doc/FAQ.md index 2f889d428..73ee31d5b 100644 --- a/doc/FAQ.md +++ b/doc/FAQ.md @@ -65,7 +65,6 @@ If you need a lot of inbound liquidity, you can use a service that trustlessly s for Lightning channel capacity. There are a few online service providers that will create channels to you. A few of them charge fees for this service. - Note that if you already have a channel open to them, you'll need to close it before requesting another channel. ### Are there any issues if my node changes its IP address? What happens to the channels if it does? @@ -78,6 +77,16 @@ in your config so that others can establish connections at your new address ! No. +### Are there any issues if my node changes its IP address? What happens to the channels if it does? + +There is no risk to your channels if your IP address changes. +However, be sure to change your announced address (or [setup a TOR hidden service](TOR.md)) +in your config so that others can establish connections at your new address ! + +### Can I have two hosts with the same public key and different IP addresses, both online and operating at the same time? + +No. + ### Can I use a single `bitcoind` for multiple `lightningd` ? Yes. All `bitcoind` calls are handled by the bundled `bcli` plugin. `lightningd` does not use