Could someone explain to me what sign with extension is and means?

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It means a browser extension like Nos2x or GetAlby. On Android, there is the Spring Browser that you can use that acts as a browser extension.

Firefox & Kiwi Browser support extensions on Android as well ✌️

So how would I go about activating one of these extensions and link it to my nostr account? I have spring downloaded on my phone.

Ok so I'd need to have one of these browsers basically? I am on vandaniun or whatever grapheneos one is called.

Yes. I prefer Firefox, but Kiwi is a chrome based option.

Then you can install an extension and use that for nostr sites.

its referring to a browser extension. there are several extensions that have been developed as a way to use your nostr account without putting the nsec directly into the website...a safer way to do so basically.

most common ones i am aware of are alby and nos2x extensions.

You need to have your info loaded into something that will sign in for you. I used nsec.app and it worked nicely. There was one for Mozilla that I am now forgetting.

Thank you! Ok I just got nsec.app but the flare installed app on my home screen still does not detect extension. Hmmm?!

I am not sure how to link to it directly, I’m sorry. Try nos2x-fox for a Firefox extension.

Instead of jeopardising your nsec by posting it into random websites you'd use s browser extension to sign the requests for you without possibly giving a bad actor control over your noste identity.

Alby and nos2x are good extensions amongst others

.. you can tell when I type on the phone. Sry for the typos

Ok. I think I already have alby. And I just did nsec.app.

Could it be that I am experiencing issues cos I am on the grapheneos vandaniun default browser? Don't have any other browser installed as of yet.

If any troubles with our extension, send us a screenshot to support@getalby.com

-JP