Paymail.us

Status: Production Last Updated: October 2025 Contact/Support: Paymail Bridge

1. What Is Paymail.us?

Paymail.us (Paymail Bridge) is a user-friendly platform that simplifies BSV payments by providing memorable paymail addresses. Instead of sharing long, complex Bitcoin addresses, you can use a simple email-like paymail address (e.g., [email protected]) to send and receive BSV payments instantly.

Key Features:

  • Simple Paymail Registration - Create your unique @paymail.us address

  • Easy Payment Collection - Receive BSV payments using your memorable paymail

  • Instant Sending - Send BSV to any paymail address with just a name and amount

  • Transaction History - Track all incoming and outgoing payments

  • No Complex Addresses - Share your paymail instead of long Bitcoin addresses

  • BSV Wallet Integration - Works with BRC-100 compatible wallets

Target Users: Anyone who wants to simplify BSV payments - individuals, businesses, content creators, and developers who need an easy way to send and receive Bitcoin payments without dealing with complex addresses.

2. Before You Begin

Prerequisites

  • BSV Wallet: BRC-100 compatible wallet (Metanet Desktop recommended)

  • Web Browser: Modern browser with JavaScript enabled

  • BSV Balance: Small amount of BSV for payments (transactions cost fractions of cents)

Supported Platforms

  • Web-based: Access via https://paymail.us/

  • Cross-platform: Works on desktop and mobile browsers

  • No Installation Required: Pure web application

Understanding Paymail

Paymail is a protocol that makes Bitcoin addresses as easy to use as email addresses. Instead of:

This makes it much easier to share and remember payment addresses.

3. Getting Started: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Access Paymail.us

  1. Navigate to https://paymail.us/ in your web browser

  2. You'll see three main sections: Register Alias, Collect Payments, and Send Payments

  3. Ensure your BSV Desktop wallet is running in the background

Paymail.us main interface

Step 2: Register Your Paymail Alias

  1. Click on "Register Alias" section

  2. Choose your desired username (letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores only)

  3. Your full paymail will be: [email protected]

  4. Click "Register" to create your paymail

  5. Confirm the small registration fee in your BSV wallet

  6. Your paymail is now active and ready to receive payments

Paymail registration form

Step 3: Collect Payments

  1. Click on "Collect Payments" section

  2. Share your paymail address ([email protected]) with anyone who wants to send you BSV

  3. Click "Collect Payments" button to retrieve payments sent to your paymail

  4. View transaction list showing:

    • Amount received (in satoshis)

    • Sender information

    • Transaction timestamp

  5. Payments are automatically credited to your connected wallet

Collect payments interface

Step 4: Send Payments

  1. Click on "Send Payments" section

  2. Enter the recipient's paymail address (e.g., [email protected] or any other paymail)

  3. Enter the amount in satoshis (remember: 1 BSV = 100,000,000 satoshis)

  4. Click "Send" to initiate payment

  5. Confirm the transaction in your BSV wallet

  6. Payment is sent instantly to the recipient's paymail

Send payments interface

4. Advanced Features

Payment Conversion

Understanding satoshi amounts:

  • 1 BSV = 100,000,000 satoshis

  • 0.01 BSV = 1,000,000 satoshis (common micropayment amount)

  • 0.001 BSV = 100,000 satoshis

  • 0.0001 BSV = 10,000 satoshis

Transaction History

  • Access your complete payment history through the Collect Payments section

  • Track incoming payments with timestamps

  • Monitor payment confirmations on BSV blockchain

  • Export transaction data for accounting purposes

Multiple Paymails

  • You can register multiple paymail aliases for different purposes

  • Use different paymails for business vs personal transactions

  • Easy management of multiple payment identities

Integration with Other Services

  • Use your @paymail.us address with any paymail-compatible service

  • Works across the BSV ecosystem

  • Compatible with wallets that support paymail protocol

5. Troubleshooting & FAQs

Common Issues

Problem
Cause
Solution

Alias registration fails

Username already taken or invalid characters

Try a different username; use only letters, numbers, hyphens, underscores

No transactions found

Payments not yet received or collected

Wait for sender to complete payment; click "Collect Payments" to retrieve

Send payment fails

Insufficient BSV balance or incorrect paymail

Check wallet balance; verify recipient's paymail address is correct

Wallet not connecting

BSV Desktop not running

Launch BSV Desktop and ensure it's connected to mainnet

Payment not appearing

Blockchain confirmation delay

Wait a few seconds for transaction confirmation

Important Tips

  • Double-check paymail addresses - Sending to wrong paymail cannot be reversed

  • Remember satoshi conversion - 1 BSV = 100,000,000 sats to avoid decimal errors

  • Share your paymail widely - It's safe to share your paymail publicly

  • Collect payments regularly - Check for incoming payments periodically

  • Keep wallet funded - Maintain small BSV balance for transaction fees

Getting Help

6. Learn More / Next Steps

Best Practices

  • Use descriptive usernames for business accounts (e.g., [email protected])

  • Keep personal and business paymails separate

  • Share your paymail on social media, websites, and business cards

  • Test with small amounts before making large payments

  • Save frequently-used paymail addresses for quick access

Use Cases

  • Content Creator Tips: Share your paymail for audience donations

  • Business Payments: Accept payments without complex payment processors

  • Peer-to-Peer Transfers: Send money to friends and family easily

  • Micropayments: Enable pay-per-content or service models

  • International Transfers: Send BSV globally without traditional banking

Integration Opportunities

  • Combine with PeerPay for enhanced peer-to-peer payments

  • Use with Metanet Desktop for full wallet features

  • Explore other BSV payment apps for complete financial workflows

Learn More About Paymail

Quick Links: BSV Desktop Guide | BSV Getting Started | PeerPay Guide

Paymail.us - Making BSV payments as easy as email, powered by the Paymail protocol.

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