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# Getting Started

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### 1. Launching PenguBot

1. Click the link to open [PenguBot](https://t.me/heypengubot) on Telegram.
2. In the chat with PenguBot, send the command `/start` (or tap **Start**) to begin.
3. PenguBot will send you a welcome message and display the **Main Menu**.

### 2. Navigating the Main Menu

After successful setup, you’ll see the main menu like this (for example):

![](/files/2NbnModQ8VtW4aMAwXiY)

Below the wallet summary, you’ll find buttons such as: **Buy, Sell & Positions, ON/OFF Ramp, Wallet Menu, Transfer, Trending Tokens, Join Community, Refer Friends, Settings, Refresh, Supported Chains** etc.

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You can begin by choosing one of the options depending on your objective.

### 3. Choose Your Active Chain & Wallet

* From the Main Menu, select **Wallet Menu** or **"Trade ETH, ABS, SOL"** to enable or disable supported blockchains according to your trading preferences.
* Then generate a new wallet for the active chain.
  * To generate: PenguBot will create a new wallet and provide you with your seed phrase/private key (**store it securely)**.
* Once your wallet is ready and funded, you can begin trading.

### 4. Funding Your Wallet

Before executing trades, ensure your wallet has sufficient funds for the target chain.

* Copy the displayed wallet address by tapping it and send the required native token (e.g., ETH, SOL, or ABS) to it from your external wallet or exchange.
* After the funds arrive, use the **Refresh** button in the main menu to update the displayed balance.

### 5. First Trade (Manual Mode)

* Tap **Buy** (or type `/buy`) and proceed to paste a token’s contract address (if applicable) or select from provided options.
* Enter the amount you wish to spend and confirm the purchase.
* Your position will be visible in Sell & Positions.

#### 6. Explore Additional Features

PenguBot offers more than just basic buys and sells:

* Set **Limit Orders** for buying or selling at predefined prices.
* Check out **Trending Tokens** for market-movement ideas.
* Go into **Settings** to configure MEV Protection, AutoBuy settings, slippage, gas price defaults, and more.
* **Use Refer Friends to generate your referral link and earn a percentage of fees when your invitees trade. (You get 50% of your friends referral fees)**

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#### Pro Tip

Even if you only plan to use PenguBot for one feature (e.g., simple buys), it’s highly recommended to explore the entire guide. Doing so could reveal advanced opportunities you might otherwise miss.

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#### Next Steps

Proceed to **Section 2: Wallet Setup**, where you’ll learn how to import or generate wallets, manage multiple wallets, and handle private keys securely.


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