diff --git a/.vscode/settings.json b/.vscode/settings.json
index d979d797..84a94474 100644
--- a/.vscode/settings.json
+++ b/.vscode/settings.json
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
   },
   "editor.formatOnSave": true,
   "typescript.preferences.importModuleSpecifier": "non-relative",
+  "typescript.preferences.autoImportFileExcludePatterns": ["@radix-ui"],
   "editor.codeActionsOnSave": {
     "source.organizeImports": "always"
   }
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/SidebarHint.tsx b/frontend/src/components/SidebarHint.tsx
index 059ec548..d7afa81b 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/SidebarHint.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/SidebarHint.tsx
@@ -91,7 +91,9 @@ function SidebarHintCard({
           <CardTitle>{title}</CardTitle>
         </CardHeader>
         <CardContent className="p-4 pt-0">
-          <div className="text-muted-foreground mb-4">{description}</div>
+          <div className="text-muted-foreground mb-4 text-sm">
+            {description}
+          </div>
           <Link to={buttonLink}>
             <Button size="sm" className="w-full">
               {buttonText}
diff --git a/frontend/src/constants.ts b/frontend/src/constants.ts
index 4c3f4466..e32df61a 100644
--- a/frontend/src/constants.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/constants.ts
@@ -8,3 +8,6 @@ export const localStorageKeys = {
 export const ONCHAIN_DUST_SATS = 1000;
 export const ALBY_HIDE_HOSTED_BALANCE_BELOW = 100;
 export const ALBY_MIN_HOSTED_BALANCE_FOR_FIRST_CHANNEL = 30_000;
+
+export const SUPPORT_ALBY_CONNECTION_NAME = `ZapPlanner - Alby Hub`;
+export const SUPPORT_ALBY_LIGHTNING_ADDRESS = "hub@getalby.com";
diff --git a/frontend/src/hooks/useOnboardingData.ts b/frontend/src/hooks/useOnboardingData.ts
index 9c771b67..798ab8de 100644
--- a/frontend/src/hooks/useOnboardingData.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/hooks/useOnboardingData.ts
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 // src/hooks/useOnboardingData.ts
 
+import { SUPPORT_ALBY_CONNECTION_NAME } from "src/constants";
 import { useAlbyBalance } from "src/hooks/useAlbyBalance";
 import { useAlbyMe } from "src/hooks/useAlbyMe";
 import { useApps } from "src/hooks/useApps";
@@ -56,6 +57,9 @@ export const useOnboardingData = (): UseOnboardingDataResponse => {
   const hasCustomApp =
     apps && apps.find((x) => x.name !== "getalby.com") !== undefined;
   const hasTransaction = transactions.length > 0;
+  const hasSetupSupportPayment =
+    apps &&
+    apps.find((x) => x.name === SUPPORT_ALBY_CONNECTION_NAME) !== undefined;
 
   const checklistItems: Omit<ChecklistItem, "disabled">[] = [
     {
@@ -101,6 +105,17 @@ export const useOnboardingData = (): UseOnboardingDataResponse => {
           },
         ]
       : []),
+    ...(!info.oauthRedirect
+      ? [
+          {
+            title: "Support Alby Hub",
+            description:
+              "Setup a recurring payment to support the development of Alby Hub",
+            checked: hasSetupSupportPayment,
+            to: "/support-alby",
+          },
+        ]
+      : []),
   ];
 
   const nextStep = checklistItems.find((x) => !x.checked);
diff --git a/frontend/src/routes.tsx b/frontend/src/routes.tsx
index acd647ec..945c1ac4 100644
--- a/frontend/src/routes.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/routes.tsx
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ import Start from "src/screens/Start";
 import Unlock from "src/screens/Unlock";
 import { Welcome } from "src/screens/Welcome";
 import AlbyAuthRedirect from "src/screens/alby/AlbyAuthRedirect";
+import SupportAlby from "src/screens/alby/SupportAlby";
 import AppCreated from "src/screens/apps/AppCreated";
 import AppList from "src/screens/apps/AppList";
 import NewApp from "src/screens/apps/NewApp";
@@ -357,6 +358,10 @@ const routes = [
           },
         ],
       },
+      {
+        path: "support-alby",
+        element: <SupportAlby />,
+      },
     ],
   },
   {
diff --git a/frontend/src/screens/alby/SupportAlby.tsx b/frontend/src/screens/alby/SupportAlby.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..f47cf8ec
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/screens/alby/SupportAlby.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,335 @@
+import { Code, PlusCircle, RefreshCw } from "lucide-react";
+import React from "react";
+import { useNavigate } from "react-router-dom";
+import ExternalLink from "src/components/ExternalLink";
+import {
+  AlertDialog,
+  AlertDialogCancel,
+  AlertDialogContent,
+  AlertDialogDescription,
+  AlertDialogFooter,
+  AlertDialogHeader,
+  AlertDialogTitle,
+  AlertDialogTrigger,
+} from "src/components/ui/alert-dialog";
+import { Button, LinkButton } from "src/components/ui/button";
+import {
+  Card,
+  CardContent,
+  CardHeader,
+  CardTitle,
+} from "src/components/ui/card";
+import { Input } from "src/components/ui/input";
+import { Label } from "src/components/ui/label";
+import { LoadingButton } from "src/components/ui/loading-button";
+import { useToast } from "src/components/ui/use-toast";
+import {
+  SUPPORT_ALBY_CONNECTION_NAME,
+  SUPPORT_ALBY_LIGHTNING_ADDRESS,
+} from "src/constants";
+import { useApps } from "src/hooks/useApps";
+import { createApp } from "src/requests/createApp";
+import { CreateAppRequest, UpdateAppRequest } from "src/types";
+import { handleRequestError } from "src/utils/handleRequestError";
+import { request } from "src/utils/request";
+
+function SupportAlby() {
+  const { data: apps } = useApps();
+  const navigate = useNavigate();
+  const { toast } = useToast();
+
+  const [amount, setAmount] = React.useState("");
+  const [senderName, setSenderName] = React.useState("");
+  const [isSubmitting, setSubmitting] = React.useState(false);
+  const [open, setOpen] = React.useState(false);
+
+  const handleSubmit = async (e: React.FormEvent) => {
+    e.preventDefault();
+
+    setSubmitting(true);
+    try {
+      if (
+        apps?.some(
+          (existingApp) => existingApp.name === SUPPORT_ALBY_CONNECTION_NAME
+        )
+      ) {
+        throw new Error("A connection with the same name already exists.");
+      }
+
+      const parsedAmount = parseInt(amount);
+      if (isNaN(parsedAmount) || parsedAmount < 1) {
+        throw new Error("Invalid amount");
+      }
+
+      if (+amount < 1000) {
+        toast({
+          title: "Amount too low",
+          description: "Minimum payment is 1000 sats",
+          variant: "destructive",
+        });
+        return;
+      }
+
+      const maxAmount = Math.floor(parsedAmount * 1.01) + 10; // with fee reserve
+      const isolated = false;
+
+      const createAppRequest: CreateAppRequest = {
+        name: SUPPORT_ALBY_CONNECTION_NAME,
+        scopes: ["pay_invoice"],
+        budgetRenewal: "monthly",
+        maxAmount,
+        isolated,
+        metadata: {
+          app_store_app_id: "zapplanner",
+          recipient_lightning_address: SUPPORT_ALBY_LIGHTNING_ADDRESS,
+        },
+      };
+
+      const createAppResponse = await createApp(createAppRequest);
+
+      // TODO: proxy through hub backend and remove CSRF exceptions for zapplanner.albylabs.com
+      const createSubscriptionResponse = await fetch(
+        "https://zapplanner.albylabs.com/api/subscriptions",
+        {
+          method: "POST",
+          headers: {
+            "Content-Type": "application/json",
+          },
+          body: JSON.stringify({
+            recipientLightningAddress: SUPPORT_ALBY_LIGHTNING_ADDRESS,
+            amount: parsedAmount,
+            message: "ZapPlanner payment from Alby Hub",
+            payerData: JSON.stringify({
+              ...(senderName ? { name: senderName } : {}),
+            }),
+            nostrWalletConnectUrl: createAppResponse.pairingUri,
+            sleepDuration: "31 days",
+          }),
+        }
+      );
+      if (!createSubscriptionResponse.ok) {
+        throw new Error(
+          "Failed to create subscription: " + createSubscriptionResponse.status
+        );
+      }
+
+      const { subscriptionId } = await createSubscriptionResponse.json();
+      if (!subscriptionId) {
+        throw new Error("no subscription ID in create subscription response");
+      }
+
+      // add the ZapPlanner subscription ID to the app metadata
+      const updateAppRequest: UpdateAppRequest = {
+        name: createAppRequest.name,
+        scopes: createAppRequest.scopes,
+        budgetRenewal: createAppRequest.budgetRenewal!,
+        expiresAt: createAppRequest.expiresAt,
+        maxAmount,
+        isolated,
+        metadata: {
+          ...createAppRequest.metadata,
+          zapplanner_subscription_id: subscriptionId,
+        },
+      };
+
+      await request(`/api/apps/${createAppResponse.pairingPublicKey}`, {
+        method: "PATCH",
+        headers: {
+          "Content-Type": "application/json",
+        },
+        body: JSON.stringify(updateAppRequest),
+      });
+
+      toast({
+        title: "Thank you for becoming a supporter",
+        description: "The first payment is scheduled immediately.",
+      });
+
+      navigate("/");
+    } catch (error) {
+      handleRequestError(toast, "Failed to create app", error);
+    } finally {
+      setSubmitting(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  return (
+    <>
+      <div className="h-full w-full max-w-screen-sm mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center">
+        <div className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-6">
+          <section className="text-center">
+            <h2 className="text-3xl font-semibold mb-4 max-sm:mt-8">
+              ✨ Your Support Matters
+            </h2>
+            <p className="text-muted-foreground text-balance">
+              We are committed to elevating the Bitcoin ecosystem by offering
+              reliable, efficient, and user-friendly software solutions for
+              seamless transactions. With your help, we can keep pushing
+              boundaries and evolving Alby Hub into something even more
+              extraordinary.
+            </p>
+          </section>
+          <Card className="w-full">
+            <CardHeader>
+              <CardTitle>Why Your Contribution Is Important</CardTitle>
+            </CardHeader>
+            <CardContent>
+              <ul className="flex flex-col gap-5">
+                <li className="flex flex-col">
+                  <div className="flex flex-row items-center">
+                    <PlusCircle className="w-4 h-4 mr-2" />
+                    Unlock New Features
+                  </div>
+                  <div className="text-muted-foreground text-sm">
+                    Your support empowers us to design and implement
+                    cutting-edge{" "}
+                    <ExternalLink
+                      className="underline"
+                      to="https://github.com/getAlby/hub/issues"
+                    >
+                      features
+                    </ExternalLink>{" "}
+                    that enhance your experience and keep us at the forefront of
+                    technology.
+                  </div>
+                </li>
+                <li className="flex flex-col ">
+                  <div className="flex flex-row items-center">
+                    <RefreshCw className="w-4 h-4 mr-2" />
+                    Ensure Continuous Improvement
+                  </div>
+                  <div className="text-muted-foreground text-sm">
+                    With your contributions, we can provide{" "}
+                    <ExternalLink
+                      className="underline"
+                      to="https://github.com/getAlby/hub/releases"
+                    >
+                      regular updates
+                    </ExternalLink>{" "}
+                    and ongoing maintenance, ensuring everything runs smoothly
+                    and efficiently for all users.
+                  </div>
+                </li>
+                <li className="flex flex-col ">
+                  <div className="flex flex-row items-center">
+                    <Code className="w-4 h-4 mr-2" />
+                    Support Open-Source Freedom
+                  </div>
+                  <div className="text-muted-foreground text-sm">
+                    Your support helps us keep Alby Hub true to the principles
+                    of{" "}
+                    <ExternalLink
+                      className="underline"
+                      to="https://github.com/getAlby/hub/blob/master/LICENSE"
+                    >
+                      free and open-source software
+                    </ExternalLink>{" "}
+                    and remains accessible for everyone to use, modify and
+                    improve.
+                  </div>
+                </li>
+              </ul>
+            </CardContent>
+          </Card>
+          <AlertDialog open={open} onOpenChange={setOpen}>
+            <div className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-2">
+              <AlertDialogTrigger asChild>
+                <Button size="lg">Become a Supporter</Button>
+              </AlertDialogTrigger>
+              <LinkButton
+                size="sm"
+                variant="link"
+                to="/"
+                className="text-muted-foreground"
+              >
+                Maybe later
+              </LinkButton>
+            </div>
+            <AlertDialogContent>
+              <form onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
+                <AlertDialogHeader>
+                  <AlertDialogTitle>Become a Supporter</AlertDialogTitle>
+                  <AlertDialogDescription>
+                    A new app connection will be established to facilitate
+                    monthly payments to Alby. You can cancel it anytime through
+                    the connections page.
+                  </AlertDialogDescription>
+                </AlertDialogHeader>
+
+                <div className="flex flex-col gap-3 my-5">
+                  <div className="grid grid-cols-4 gap-4">
+                    <Label htmlFor="amount" className="text-right mt-2">
+                      Amount <br></br>
+                      <span className="font-normal text-muted-foreground">
+                        (sats / month)
+                      </span>
+                    </Label>
+                    <div className="col-span-3">
+                      <Input
+                        id="amount"
+                        value={amount}
+                        required
+                        onChange={(e) => setAmount(e.target.value)}
+                      />
+                      <div className="grid grid-cols-3 gap-1 mt-1">
+                        <Button
+                          type="button"
+                          variant="outline"
+                          onClick={() => setAmount("3000")}
+                        >
+                          🙏 3000
+                        </Button>
+                        <Button
+                          type="button"
+                          variant="outline"
+                          onClick={() => setAmount("6000")}
+                        >
+                          💪 6000
+                        </Button>
+                        <Button
+                          type="button"
+                          variant="outline"
+                          onClick={() => setAmount("10000")}
+                        >
+                          ✨ 10000
+                        </Button>
+                      </div>
+                    </div>
+                  </div>
+                  <div className="grid grid-cols-4 items-center gap-4">
+                    <Label htmlFor="comment" className="text-right">
+                      Name{" "}
+                      <span className="font-normal text-muted-foreground">
+                        (optional)
+                      </span>
+                    </Label>
+                    <Input
+                      id="sender-name"
+                      value={senderName}
+                      onChange={(e) => setSenderName(e.target.value)}
+                      placeholder={`Nickname, npub, @twitter, etc.`}
+                      className="col-span-3"
+                    />
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <AlertDialogFooter>
+                  <AlertDialogCancel>Cancel</AlertDialogCancel>
+                  <LoadingButton
+                    type="submit"
+                    disabled={!!isSubmitting}
+                    loading={isSubmitting}
+                  >
+                    Complete Setup
+                  </LoadingButton>
+                </AlertDialogFooter>
+              </form>
+            </AlertDialogContent>
+          </AlertDialog>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </>
+  );
+}
+
+export default SupportAlby;
diff --git a/frontend/src/screens/internal-apps/ZapPlanner.tsx b/frontend/src/screens/internal-apps/ZapPlanner.tsx
index 55f309c2..d07474e1 100644
--- a/frontend/src/screens/internal-apps/ZapPlanner.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/screens/internal-apps/ZapPlanner.tsx
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ import { Input } from "src/components/ui/input";
 import { Label } from "src/components/ui/label";
 import { LoadingButton } from "src/components/ui/loading-button";
 import { Textarea } from "src/components/ui/textarea";
+import { SUPPORT_ALBY_LIGHTNING_ADDRESS } from "src/constants";
 import { request } from "src/utils/request";
 
 type Recipient = {
@@ -49,7 +50,7 @@ const recipients: Recipient[] = [
     logo: alby,
     description:
       "Support the open-source development of Hub, Go, Lightning Browser Extension, developer tools and open protocols.",
-    lightningAddress: "hello@getalby.com",
+    lightningAddress: SUPPORT_ALBY_LIGHTNING_ADDRESS,
   },
   {
     name: "HRF",
diff --git a/frontend/src/screens/wallet/OnboardingChecklist.tsx b/frontend/src/screens/wallet/OnboardingChecklist.tsx
index b27d7636..8750bf83 100644
--- a/frontend/src/screens/wallet/OnboardingChecklist.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/screens/wallet/OnboardingChecklist.tsx
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ function ChecklistItem({
         </div>
       </div>
       {!checked && (
-        <div className="text-muted-foreground text-sm ml-7">{description}</div>
+        <div className="text-muted-foreground text-sm mx-7">{description}</div>
       )}
     </div>
   );