This Bitaxe setup guide will cover all existing Bitaxe models, including but not limited to: The Bitaxe Ultra, Bitaxe Supra, Bitaxe Gamma, Bitaxe Duo, and the Bitaxe Touch. Please reach out to your retailer if your Bitaxe device is running a different version of firmware or AxeOS.
Updated on January 18, 2026 – firmware version v2.12.0
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Table of Contents
1. Safety Guidelines (Please Read Carefully)
1.1 Power Supply Safety
- Use the Provided Power Supply: Third-party power supplies may damage the device or cause hazards. The power supply that is supplied by Solo Satoshi has been tested and studied for this specific device.
- *Note: When using a third-party power supply, CHECK THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF THE POWER SUPPLY! Using a 12v power supply on a 5v Bitaxe will result in damaging your device and can potentially lead to injury or pose a fire risk!
- Avoid Overloading Outlets: Do not connect multiple high-power devices to a single outlet. This can trip breakers and poses a serious risk of electrical fire.
1.2 Electrical Safety
- Operate in a dry, ventilated area to avoid moisture damage.
- Unplug the device before performing maintenance or adjustments.
1.3 Physical Handling
- Handle the Bitaxe with care. Avoid dropping or subjecting it to physical shock.
- When installing or removing the screen, do so gently to avoid damage.
1.4 Heat Management
- Ensure the device is in a well-ventilated area. Avoid enclosed spaces.
*NOTE: ASIC chips perform Trillions of computations per second. This requires the ASIC chip to work at extremely hot temperatures of 60-70°C, (158°F). The device you’ve been provided is equipped with thermal overload settings which will put the device into “Overheat Mode” in the event the device overheats.
1.5 Networking Safety
- Use secure Wi-Fi connections. Avoid broadcasting the device’s SSID publicly.
- Set a strong, unique password for your home network.
1.6 General Precautions
- Keep the Bitaxe out of reach of children and pets.
- Don’t open the casing or modify the internals unless directed. This voids the warranty.
1.7 Emergency Procedures
- Fire or Smoke: If smoke or a burning smell occurs, unplug the device immediately. Do not use water to extinguish electrical fires.
1.8 Disposal and Recycling
Dispose of the Bitaxe according to local e-waste regulations. Recycle components where possible.
2. Before You Get Started
2.1 Ensuring the Screen is Properly Seated
The screen is removable by design for easy replacement but may come loose during shipping. Ensure the device’s screen is properly seated before proceeding with Bitaxe setup.
2.2 Troubleshooting Screen Issues
If the screen doesn’t work:
- Remove the power supply from the Bitaxe.
- Remove the screen by gently pulling on the right side.
- Bend the two outermost pins slightly outwards.
- Plug the screen back into the device.
- Plug the power supply back into the device and check functionality.
3. Step-by-Step Bitaxe Setup
3.1 Powering on Your Device
- Use the provided power supply to plug in your Bitaxe. Ensure the power source is stable.
- After connecting the device to power, press the RESET button.
3.2 Identifying the Device’s Wi-Fi Signal
Once powered, the Bitaxe will emit a Wi-Fi signal (SSID). Use a phone, laptop, or desktop to scan for this signal. (Ex. Bitaxe_0469)
3.3 Locating Your Device
Search for the device’s SSID in your mobile phone, laptop, or desktop’s Wi-Fi settings. The SSID displayed on the screen should match the one in the settings. Connect to this SSID.
- *NOTE: When selecting your device’s SSID, do not select “Connect Automatically” if you’re using a desktop or laptop device. Doing so may cause future issues with your devices Wi-Fi connection.
3.4 Accessing the Device’s Operating System
Upon selecting your device’s SSID, a setup window should appear. If not, enter the default IP address 192.168.4.1 in your browser.
- *NOTE: If you have an ASUS router, you must go into your router’s settings and turn AI Protection off. AI Protection will block your device from connecting to Wi-Fi.
3.5 Configuring Wi-Fi Settings
- Select the magnifying glass icon to scan for your Wi-Fi network.
- Select the correct Wi-Fi network.
- Put in your Wi-Fi networks password (Capital letters and numbers matter).
- Select “Save” to save your Wi-Fi credentials.
- Select “Restart” to reboot your device.
*NOTE: If you enter your Wi-Fi credentials incorrectly, your device will not connect to your Wi-Fi network or display “No AP Found”. Ensure the correct letters are capitalized/lowercase, all numbers/special characters are in their correct spot, and any spaces are accurately inserted.
3.6 Accessing AxeOS via IP Address
Once connected to your home Wi-Fi, the Bitaxe will display an IP address. Use this IP address to access AxeOS in your browser. Ensure your computer or phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
*NOTE: The Wi-Fi chip used on all Bitaxe devices can only connect to a 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi signal. Most modern routers will emit both 5.0Ghz and 2.4Ghz signals.
3.7 Connecting a Bitcoin Wallet
- Navigate to the “Pool Settings” tab in AxeOS.
- Enter your valid on-chain Bitcoin wallet address in the “Stratum User” and “Fallback Stratum User” fields.
- Click Save and Restart to apply new wallet configuration.
*NOTE: If you do not enter a valid on-chain Bitcoin receiving address, your device will not work correctly. Lightning addresses cannot be used in these fields.
4. Final Steps and Additional Information
4.1 Final Remarks and Congratulations
Your Bitaxe is now operational. You can monitor its performance, including hash rate and submitted shares, via AxeOS by selecting the dashboard tab.
4.2 Comments and Assistance
If this tutorial was helpful for Bitaxe setup, please leave our small business a review! For technical assistance, please visit Contact SoloSatoshi.com and submit a support ticket.
4.3 Full Product Lineup
Explore Solo Satoshi’s full range of open-source Bitaxe Bitcoin home miners here.
4.4 Helpful Quick Links
- Maintenance and Care.
- Recommended Bitcoin Wallets.
- Device Overheating.
- Unresponsive/Bricked Device.
- Updating Firmware.
- What is Bitaxe?
- Understanding Mining Pools.
- What is a Solo Miner?
- How to Solo Mine Bitcoin?
- What is Bitcoin Lottery Mining?
- Mining Terms/Vocabulary.
- Customer Service/Technical Support.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Verify Pool Settings: Double-check the Stratum URL and port number in AxeOS. Test with Public-Pool:
Stratum Host: public-pool.io | Stratum Port: 21496
2. Router Interference: Some routers have a setting called “AI Protection” or “Wi-Fi protection”. If enabled, these settings prevent your Bitaxe from connecting to Wi-Fi, which will not allow it to mine.
3. Verify Bitcoin Wallet Address: Verify the Stratum User field is a valid on-chain Bitcoin address. No lightning addresses can be used in this field. Some apps also generate non-compatible Bitcoin wallet receiving addresses.
Test with default wallet address: bc1qnp980s5fpp8l94p5cvttmtdqy8rvrq74qly2yrfmzkdsntqzlc5qkc4rkq
1. Verify Wi-Fi Credentials: Be sure your Wi-Fi name (SSID) is correct; be sure there are no spaces before or after your Wi-Fi name and that the correct letters are uppercase or lowercase. Verify your Wi-Fi password the same exact way.
2. Verify 2.4GHz Network: The ESP-microcontroller chip on the Bitaxe will only connect to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi signal. Most modern routers are equipped with 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz signals. You may have to access your router and enable this.
3. Verify Wi-Fi Range: Be sure your Bitaxe is in close enough to your router. Having your Bitaxe too far away my result in a weak Wi-Fi signal.
Verify Screen Connection to Bitaxe: *Only works for non-soldered screens.
1. Remove power from the device.
2. Remove the screen by gently pulling on the right side.
3. Bend the two outermost pins outward slightly.
4. Reinstall the screen.
5. Plug the device back in and check functionality.
6. Contact seller if problem persists.
Verify fan connector on Bitaxe:
1. Remove power from device.
2. Gently remove fan connector from the device.
3. Check for broken pins or connectors.
4. Inspect fan wires for knicks or damage.
5. Plug fan back into fan connector.
6. Contact seller if problem persists.
A Bitaxe self-test failure typically indicates a hardware or configuration issue preventing the miner from booting up and operating correctly. Here’s what it generally means, and how you can troubleshoot it:
1. Incorrect Configuration:
Wrong ASIC chip model selected.
Improper firmware or configuration file used.
2. Hardware Issues:
Loose or damaged hardware connections.
Overheating or inadequate cooling.
Power supply instability or insufficient voltage.
3. Firmware Issues:
Firmware corruption or incomplete flashing.
4. Contact seller if problem persists.
Most hardware wallets, crypto exchange wallets, and app-based wallets with valid on-chain Bitcoin receiving addresses are compatible with Bitaxe. This includes Legacy, SegWit, Native SegWit, and Taproot (Bech32m).
Test with default wallet address: bc1qnp980s5fpp8l94p5cvttmtdqy8rvrq74qly2yrfmzkdsntqzlc5qkc4rkq
No.
This is simply to assign a name your worker for monitoring or quick reference when viewing the pool or node that your device is pointed to.
Example: bc1qnp980s5fpp8l94p5cvttmtdqy8rvrq74qly2yrfmzkdsntqzlc5qkc4rkq.Bitaxe1
Rey
How to know if I win a block?
Matt Howard
The screen will say “BLOCK FOUND”. Also, you will get Bitcoin in your bitcoin wallet. 🙂
john cummins
This is really a kewl device.
John
Thanks for the easy setup guide. I already have my two Gamma Turbos up and solo mining. I’m wondering if there is a notification feature so that if one of my units is lucky enough to solve the block and get the reward, can it email me? I had some Antminers that had that notification feature in their firmware OS. If not, I guess the only way I’ll ever know if my unit gets the block is if bitcoin shows up in my wallet? I’d like my unit to email me if it ever gets the block so that I know to go check my wallet? Thanks in advance.
Matt Howard
That’s correct. It will show up in your wallet if you’re solo mining and find a block!
Kind of like email, but a lot more complicated. 🙂
mill.write.come
I just received my Bitaxe Gamma and setup was a breeze! I’ve mined ~6 hours so far. My wi-fi is set to turn off every night and in doing so, my Bitaxe cannot mine. Any suggestions on a setup where I can continue mining overnight? I’d like to either connect to Ethernet or maybe hotspot my desktop. Not sure how to switch wi-fi networks though. Thanks!
racecar
Quick question…
I have been running it for 20 mins now, and it still shows 0 hashrate. I double checked my valid BTC address, and restarted it a few times just to be sure. Why might this be?
Guggenheim
My bitaxe gamma fan keeps going 25% > 28% back and forth. Can I force it to stay at one speed?
Matt
Yes. You can put the fan in manual mode in settings and set it to any percentage you’d like. Just keep an eye on temps. 🙂
Alan Sebastian
Thanks for the quick setup guide and I believe I’m working now. My quick question is do the default pool setting point to a public pool or solo pool? It seems like public with a backup of solo but it’s been nearly 24 hours and no payment received so makes me wonder. Thanks!
Matt
Hello, the Bitaxe default settings will point to Public-Pool which is a solo mining pool. You can read about the different type of pools here: https://www.solosatoshi.com/understanding-mining-pools-mining-101/
Nicholas Erwin
My gamma was working fine for first 2 months then it started saying:
password error (202) WiFi (for setup)
I have tried restarting my BitAxe and my WiFi router and I am entering the correct WiFi password when I try to reconnect but this error never goes away.
Matt
Hello,
We have your support ticket and will address this in the ticket. 🙂
marc oglio
I just received my gamma bitaxe and on axeos there is this error message : Power Fault Detected. Check your Power Supply.
thanks
Matt
Hello,
Please send a ticket to solosatoshi.com/contact so that we can assist you with this via our secure ticket system.
John
My third one– stoked! But, out of the box it opens on to a black screen with green letters that state “BitAxe Recovery”. It says to upload http://www.bit but nothing at all clear as to what that means or next steps. May I please get a little bit of guidance from this point?
Matt
Hello. We ae sorry to hear that you’re experiencing this. We suspect this could be a firmware issue, which is very easy to fix. Please see our guide on how to flash your firmware HERE. 🙂
Alex
I put in my Robinhood btc receiving address but nothing is coming through. Been having for 2.5 days
Matt
That’s because you’re likley solo mining, which does not pay out a reward unless your devices mines a block. For more on solo mining, you can see HERE. 🙂
Le
Mine says “No AP found” it’s not working or connecting to my wifi
Matt
Hello. Sorry to hear that you’re having this issue. This normally means that your Wi-Fi credentials are entered incorrectly. Please revise these fields and assure there are no spaces, and the correct letters are capitalized.
Jeet
Is it possible to Mine BCH
Matt
Yep!
MonaCo7
Really easy setup. Thanks!
Dennis
Great set up guide! Received mine a few days after ordering. Set up and mining less within 20 minutes of unboxing.
PureCane
what’s the best way to power down for maintenance or to move it?
Matt
You can unplug it. It’s safe to do so. 🙂
Jolannaf
Thanks for the setup help. All works fine. Perfect!!!!
Ld
Excellent piece of equipment arrived fast easy setup just hopping to hit a block some day
Peter
Hello, if I’m solo mining and not participating in a pool, should I just keep the default stratum URL and port#?
Thanks in advance!!
Matt
Hello,
Yes, you can keep the current credentials, and you will be solo mining. We also encourage everyone to run a Bycosin node and mine to their own instance of Public Pool as well.
Fred
Having trouble setting up a Coinbase wallet. Keep getting a authorization failed error in the log screen. Do you know if Coinbase wallets work on this device?
Hunter
It should work. Please make sure that it is a receiving address.
Brent
Love the setup, thank you for the quick delivery. Question: Under settings, what is the stratum port and stratum password function? Do I need to change/personalize these settings? Thanks
Hunter
Thank you! You will only need to change the Stratum port if you’re switching pools. The stratum password is not important. It is just a part of the stratum protocol and is “password”.
Marco
Can i use the btc address with 3xxxxxxxxxx and not bc1xxxxxx ?
Hunter
Yes you can.
Yohann
Thanks for the tutorial!
Small question: do I have to add .bitaxe at the end of my BTC address, on both fields (stratum user and fallback stratum user)? Or only the BTC address?
Best regards!
Hunter
You do not have to. This is for if you want to give your device a worker name.
Romo
When i turn it on i have the message test pass Long press boot what should i do?
Hunter
Yes, long press boot.
Kristopher
Thanks for the setup help
Triphamr
Thanks for this, I’m looking forward to starting when you ship mine to me =)
Hunter
Orders are flying out as fast as possible. Thank you for your patience. 🙂