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# Getting Started

A step-by-step guide to setting up your wallet, configuring settings, and trading with OpTrade AI through Telegram.

Welcome to OpTrade AI! Follow this guide to quickly set up your wallet, configure your settings, and start trading.

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## 🛠 Step 1: Join the Telegram Bot

Start by opening our Telegram bot:

👉 [@optrade\_ai\_bot](https://t.me/optx_smartbot)

You’ll interact with OpTrade directly through this bot using text or voice.

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## 🔐 Step 2: Connect or Create Your Wallet

Use the command: `/setwallet`

Choose to either:

* Create a **new Ethereum wallet**
* Link an **existing wallet**

To check your wallet and balance, use: `/getwallet`

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## ⚙️ Step 3: Adjust Your Trading Settings

Use the command: `/settings`

This lets you customize:

* Gas boost and slippage
* AutoBuy amount and filters
* Stop loss, auto-sell, and trading rules

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## 🧪 Step 4: Try Simulation Mode (Optional)

Use simulation mode to test strategies with zero risk.

Command: `/strategy [name]`

This allows you to activate a strategy and simulate trades using live data without spending ETH.

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## 🚀 Step 5: Start Trading on Mainnet

Once you’re ready, switch to live mode and trade on-chain.

Make sure:

* You’re eligible by tier
* Your settings are correct
* You monitor trades via `/status`

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## 💡 Pro Tips

* Use `/status` to verify current strategy, filters, and wallet
* Upgrade your tier to unlock advanced features
* Visit Trading Tiers to understand what’s available to you