Set up your Bitaxe in minutes

The complete step-by-step guide: connect Wi-Fi, enter pool and wallet and start mining – with screenshots, FAQ and tips.

This guide shows you how to set up a Bitaxe from the first plug to a visible hash rate. The steps are short, unambiguous and free of jargon – ideal if this is your first home miner.

The device in short
The Bitaxe is a frugal solo miner for home use. You connect it to your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, enter the pool details (stratum host/port) and use your Bitcoin address as the stratum user. After that you check in the dashboard whether shares are arriving.

Performance & temperature
A target performance of about 1.30 TH/s is enabled from the factory. On a small share of devices (roughly 5–10 %) the temperature can be higher in the first few minutes. That is not critical and can be improved right away – see “Start & monitoring” and “Safety” below.

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Have ready

your Bitaxe home miner
the credentials for your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
your Bitcoin address (on-chain) – not a Lightning address
the power supply with the round DC (barrel) plug

Preparation Quick start in 3 steps Connect Wi-Fi

Preparation

for absolute beginners

In this step you get your Bitaxe ready:

You unpack everything, check the contents, choose a suitable spot and connect the power supply. No prior knowledge needed – we explain every step.

STEP 1

UNPACK

Open the box carefully. Take the parts out and remove the protective films.

STEP 2

CHECK THE CONTENTS

The box contains the Bitaxe, the Bitaxe stand, the PSU (power supply) and an info flyer. If something is missing or damaged, do not switch the Bitaxe on and contact our support or the shop you bought it from.

STEP 3

VISUAL CHECK

Check the housing and the fan. Are all connectors clear? Is anything loose? Note that the display is only plugged on – that is a feature, not a fault.

STEP 4

CHOOSE A SPOT

Place the Bitaxe on a firm, level surface. Leave at least 10 cm of air at the intake and the exhaust. Avoid moisture and heat sources. A socket and Wi-Fi should be within reach.

STEP 5

THE RIGHT POWER SUPPLY

Use only the supplied PSU. Compare voltage and connector with the label on the device (round DC/barrel plug). USB-C is not used for power.

STEP 6

PREPARE THE POWER SUPPLY

Do not plug the PSU into the socket yet. Untangle the cable calmly so that nothing is under tension.

STEP 7

CONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE DEVICE

Insert the round DC plug straight into the power input on the Bitaxe. Do not force the plug and do not kink the cable.

STEP 8

CONNECT POWER

Plug the PSU into the socket. The display and the fan usually start after 1–2 seconds.

STEP 9

CHECK THE START SCREEN

The display shows the Wi-Fi name (SSID), something like Bitaxe_XXXX. Note that name. If nothing appears, check the plug and the socket. Contact support if it stays blank.

STEP 10

On to the Wi-Fi setup

Continue with connecting Wi-Fi below.

Quick start in 3 steps

Mining in three steps

Set up a Bitaxe before? Here is the short version as a refresher.

1. Connect Wi-Fi: join Bitaxe_XXXX. If no portal opens, go to http://192.168.4.1.

2. Enter pool & wallet: in the pool settings enter host and port. Stratum user = your BTC address (optionally .worker), save, restart.

3. Check in AxeOS: hash rate running, accepted shares rising, rejects < 2–3 %, temperature < 70 °C.

Connect Wi-Fi

Step 1: if you have already done the preparation, the device is plugged in and running. If you are starting here: put the power supply into the socket. Display and fan usually start immediately (1–2 s).

Step 2: the display shows the Bitaxe’s Wi-Fi name. Open the Wi-Fi list on your phone or laptop and select Bitaxe_XXXX (here: Bitaxe_2215).

Step 3: the setup page opens automatically. If it does not, open your browser and type http://192.168.4.1.

Use the 2.4 GHz band. 5 GHz is not supported.

Step 4: enter your Wi-Fi SSID and password exactly. If unsure, tap the eye icon to show and check the password.

Step 5: save with “Save”.

Step 6: tap “Restart” and your Bitaxe reboots.

Step 7: the device joins your home Wi-Fi and already starts mining. The display shows an IP address (for example 192.168.1.123). Note it down – you will use it to open the AxeOS dashboard.

Enter pool & wallet

For beginners: please fill in the fields exactly as shown here. The general settings (above all the mining pool and your Bitcoin address) can be adjusted as you like. Our recommendation: leave public-pool.io active – unless you run your own pool with a LiquidBox V5. To do that, open the pool settings in the dashboard.

Step 1: open the AxeOS dashboard at the IP address shown on the Bitaxe display (for example http://192.168.20.122).

Careful: do not use a Lightning address. Only use BTC addresses whose keys you control (self-custody).

Step 2: switch to Pool Settings.

Step 3: enter the stratum host (pool address), for example public-pool.io.

Step 4: enter the port from your pool (for example 3333) or leave the default.

Step 5: enter the stratum user. Delete the default Bitcoin address and paste your own BTC address (on-chain, no spaces).

Step 6 (optional): add a worker label after the address, for example .bitaxe1 (handy with several miners).

The worker label is just a name for the pool’s display (useful with several devices).

Step 7: enter a password if needed – if your pool does not require one, use x.

Step 8: store your settings with “Save”.

Step 9: click “Restart” to reboot your Bitaxe.

Step 10: the miner restarts and connects to the pool.

Start & monitoring

In short: here you check whether your Bitaxe is running correctly. The dashboard shows the hash rate, the accepted shares and the temperature. Take your time with these values. If something looks unusual, the notes below will help.

Step 1: the dashboard should already be open. If not, open your browser and enter the IP address shown on the Bitaxe display (for example http://192.168.20.122).

The hash rate usually appears after 1–2 minutes. Short-term fluctuations are normal.

Step 2: check the shares. Accepted should be rising, rejected should stay as close to 0 % as possible.

Step 3: check the temperature in the dashboard.

Careful: avoid running permanently at 70 °C or above. Move the Bitaxe somewhere cooler, ensure good air circulation and remove dust.

Step 4: if no values appear, check host, port and BTC address on the pool tab. Improve the Wi-Fi signal if needed and restart the Bitaxe.

Step 5: if the hash rate is stable and rejects stay below 2–3 %, your miner is working correctly.

Quick help: no hash rate – check pool URL, port and BTC address, then restart the Bitaxe. Many rejects (> 3 %) – try another pool port, move the Bitaxe closer to the router and check for interference (a microwave or repeater, for example).

Done – your Bitaxe is running.

Congratulations! The basic setup is complete and your miner is working. The chapters below are optional – they help with tuning (performance and temperature) and with solving problems.

Update the firmware

In short: here you update the firmware of your Bitaxe. That can fix bugs and improve stability.

Careful: do not disconnect power and do not close the browser during the update.

If something goes wrong

The web flasher does not find a device – use Chrome or Edge, check that the USB cable carries data (not a charge-only cable) and try another port.
The page is unreachable after the update – wait one or two minutes, then open the IP again.
The update aborts – check the file and version and try method C again.

Troubleshooting & FAQ

In short: here you find quick solutions for the most common problems. Work through the points in order and check after each step whether your Bitaxe is running correctly again.

Method A – web flasher (recommended and easiest)

• Connect the Bitaxe to power with the supplied PSU (5 V DC).

• Connect your computer via USB-A and the Bitaxe via USB-C.

• Open Chrome or Edge and go to the web flasher: https://bitaxeorg.github.io/bitaxe-web-flasher/.

• Click Connect / Select device, pick your device and allow access in the browser.

• Choose your model (for example Bitaxe Gamma) and the board version (for example 601).

• Choose the firmware version; Latest Release is recommended.

• Decide whether to keep your settings: Keep configuration on = keep them, off = clean flash (resets the Bitaxe).

• Check your selection and click Start Flashing.

• Do not interrupt the process: do not unplug cables and do not close the browser.

• When it is finished, click Disconnect to end the session cleanly.

• Wait for the self-test. If prompted, briefly press the reset button on the device.

• Then open the Bitaxe’s IP address in a browser and check the version number under system info / about.

The web flasher works reliably in Chrome or Edge (desktop) with Web Serial. Safari and Firefox often do not support it.

Method B – online update (in the dashboard)

• Open your browser, enter the IP address from the Bitaxe display and confirm. The AxeOS dashboard appears.
• Switch to Settings and click Check to look for newer firmware.
• Under Current Version you see, for example, v2.6.1 (currently installed). Press Check to find the latest version.
• If a new version is offered (for example v2.7.0), download the two linked files and save them locally:
• esp-miner.bin – firmware for the controller
• www.bin – web interface (AxeOS)

• Update the web interface first: in the Update Website area click +Browse, choose www.bin and confirm. AxeOS installs the web UI and reloads the page once.
• Then update the firmware: in the Update Firmware area click +Browse, choose esp-miner.bin and confirm. Wait about 60 seconds; the Bitaxe reboots automatically.
Done – the current firmware is running.

The order matters: www.bin first, then esp-miner.bin.

The Wi-Fi network “Bitaxe_XXXX” does not appear.

• Check that the power supply is seated firmly. Display and fan normally start after 1–2 seconds.
• Move your phone or laptop closer to the Bitaxe (2–3 m) and scan for networks again.
• Unplug the power supply briefly and plug it back in.

The captive portal does not open automatically.

• Open your browser and enter http://192.168.4.1 in the address bar.

My Bitaxe does not find my Wi-Fi.

• The Bitaxe only supports 2.4 GHz, not 5 GHz. Enable 2.4 GHz on your router or set up a 2.4 GHz guest network.
• If necessary, separate the SSIDs for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz by giving them different names.
• Check your router settings for Wi-Fi isolation (for example “AP/client isolation”, “intra-BSS blocking”, “access intranet”) and disable it so devices on the same network can talk to each other; on guest networks also allow access to the home network.

The Wi-Fi password is shown as wrong.

• Use a 2.4 GHz network only.

• Watch capitalisation and any spaces.

• Use the “show password” function to avoid typos.

After the Wi-Fi setup I cannot reach the Bitaxe any more.

• Use the new IP address shown on the display after it joined your home network.

• Check the spelling of the network name and password.

• Perform a hard reset (reset the configuration to factory defaults – for example with the web flasher and Keep configuration off, which is a clean flash) if wrong data was stored and no captive portal appears any more.

I cannot find the Bitaxe’s IP on my network.

• Check the list of connected devices in your router (look for “Bitaxe” or the MAC address).

• Read the IP address directly from the display after the Wi-Fi setup and open it in a browser.

Connecting with an iPhone or Mac fails.

• iOS and macOS often switch automatically to a network with internet access. Stay on Bitaxe_XXXX manually until the setup is complete.

• On the iPhone, disable the automatic switch under Settings → Mobile Data → Wi-Fi Assist (scroll to the bottom).

• On the Mac, temporarily disable automatic connection to other networks in the Wi-Fi list.

No hash rate is shown after starting.

• Check host, port and stratum user (BTC address) in the pool settings, click Save and then Restart.

The reject rate is high (above 3 %).

• Choose a different port at your pool.

• Move the Bitaxe closer to the router, try fixed channels 1, 6 or 11 and avoid sources of interference such as microwaves or repeaters.

The Bitaxe gets too hot.

• Check temperature and fan speed in the dashboard.

• In Settings, set the frequency to 600 Hz and the core voltage to 1060–1100 mV first, then adjust carefully.

• Avoid running the fan permanently at 100 % and make sure air circulates well.

The connection keeps dropping.

• Check whether other devices on the network have problems too, restart the router or modem and look for firmware updates.

• Put the Bitaxe somewhere with a strong Wi-Fi signal and as few walls, metal surfaces or water containers in between as possible.

• Avoid chains of repeaters and connect the Bitaxe to the main SSID if you can.

The Bitaxe dashboard does not load or times out.

• Restart the router and open the IP address again.

• As a test, disable ad blockers or tracking protection in your browser (for example Brave’s “Shields”) or use a Chromium browser such as Chrome or Edge.

• Clear the browser cache.

What is a hard reset and how do I do one?

• A hard reset returns all local settings of the Bitaxe to factory defaults (Wi-Fi, pool details, stratum user, worker label and so on). Your pool account data and payout history stay with the pool.
• The easiest way is a clean flash with the web flasher.
How it works (clean flash with the web flasher):

• Connect the Bitaxe to the PSU (5 V DC) and to your computer via USB. Open the web flasher in Chrome/Edge: https://bitaxeorg.github.io/bitaxe-web-flasher/.
• Click Connect / Select device, pick your device and allow access.
• Choose model (for example Bitaxe Gamma) and board (for example 601). Pick Latest Release or the same version you have.
• Turn Keep configuration off. That makes the flasher perform a clean flash (all settings are erased).
• Click Start Flashing and do not interrupt it. Wait until 100 %.
• Wait for the self-test and briefly press the reset button if AxeOS asks you to.
• Then set the Bitaxe up again: join Bitaxe_XXXX, open the captive portal or http://192.168.4.1 and enter Wi-Fi, pool and stratum user again.

Careful: a hard reset erases the stored Wi-Fi and pool settings. Note down host, port and your BTC address beforehand.

Safety, power & location

In short: here you learn how to place the Bitaxe safely, power it correctly and keep it running stably with very little care.

Location

A firm, level surface with air circulation all around.
No moisture or heat sources; out of reach of children and pets.

Power supply

Use only the recommended PSU with the round DC (barrel) plug.
Insert the plug straight; do not kink the cable or put it under tension.
Disconnect power before moving the device.

Operation & care

Check the temperature regularly; if it runs high, choose a cooler spot.
Remove dust (fan and heatsink) and keep the air paths clear.
Do not force menus or switches; insert plugs without force.

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