# Quick Start

Get up and running with ARCHONE in under 5 minutes. This guide walks you through each step from opening the bot to making your first trade.

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## Step 1 — Open the Bot

Open Telegram and search for your ARCHONE bot. Send `/start`.

The bot will welcome you and create your account. If someone referred you, use their link: `/start ref_XXXXXXXX`

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## Step 2 — Create or Import a Wallet

You need a Solana wallet to trade. Choose one:

### Option A: Generate a New Wallet

This creates a fresh wallet with a new keypair.

1. Send `/wallet`
2. Select **"Generate New Wallet"**
3. The bot displays your **seed phrase ONCE** — this is the only time you'll see it
4. **Write it down and store it offline** (paper, not digital)
5. Set a password to encrypt your wallet locally
6. Your new wallet address appears — copy it

Anyone with your seed phrase has full access to the funds. Keep it safe.

### Option B: Import an Existing Wallet

If you already have a Solana wallet:

1. Send `/wallet`
2. Select **"Import Wallet"**
3. Enter your **base58 private key**
4. Set a password to encrypt your wallet
5. Your wallet address appears — verify it matches your original wallet

**Never paste your seed phrase into Telegram.** Only paste private keys (not seed phrases) when importing.

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## Step 3 — Fund Your Wallet

1. Send `/deposit`
2. Copy the displayed Solana address
3. Open your external wallet or exchange
4. Send SOL to this address
5. Wait for confirmation (usually a few seconds on Solana)

**Minimum recommended:** 0.1 SOL to start trading. More is better for DCA and multiple positions.

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## Step 4 — Make Your First Trade

Let's buy a token. This example uses a DexScreener link, but you can paste any token address.

1. Send `/trade`
2. Paste a token address, for example:

   ```
   7xKXq2JcU7W9W6F8Yj4cK2ZvN9YfXk3P6mN4vQqR5sT
   ```

   Or use a URL like `pump.fun/coin/...`, `dexscreener.com/solana/...`, or `jup.ag/swap/...`
3. ARCHONE looks up the token and displays:
   * Token name and symbol
   * Current price
   * Safety scan results
4. Select your **buy amount** using the preset buttons (0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1 SOL) or enter a custom amount
5. Optionally set **Take Profit (TP)** and **Stop Loss (SL)** targets
6. Confirm the trade
7. ARCHONE executes the swap and shows your transaction hash

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## Step 5 — Set Your Exit Strategy

Before or after buying, set automatic exits to protect your position.

### Take Profit (TP)

Sell portions of your position at price targets. For example:

* TP1: Sell 50% at +100% (2x)
* TP2: Sell 30% at +200% (3x)
* TP3: Sell remaining at +500% (6x)

### Stop Loss (SL)

Auto-sell if the price drops below your threshold. Example: -20% stop loss sells your entire position if the price falls 20% from entry.

### Trailing Stop

Locks in profits dynamically. As the price rises, the stop follows. If the price drops 10% from its peak, the trailing stop triggers.

Send `/portfolio` to see your positions and configure TP/SL for each.

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## What to Explore Next

You're set up and ready to trade. Here's where to go deeper:

| Feature                                            | What It Does                   | Best For                    |
| -------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------ | --------------------------- |
| [**Sniper Mode**](/core-features/sniper.md)        | Auto-buy new tokens at launch  | Getting in before the crowd |
| [**DCA**](/core-features/dca.md)                   | Buy tokens gradually over time | Reducing entry timing risk  |
| [**Agent Mode**](/core-features/agent.md)          | Let AI manage your positions   | Passive income              |
| [**Copy Trading**](/core-features/copy-trading.md) | Mirror top traders             | Learning from pros          |
| [**Limit Orders**](/core-features/limit-orders.md) | Buy at specific prices         | Buying the dip              |

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## Tips for Beginners

**Start small.** Test with 0.01–0.1 SOL until you're comfortable.

**Use stop loss.** Crypto is volatile. Protect your capital.

**Read the safety scan.** Never trade tokens flagged as DANGER.

**Start with paper mode on agents.** Test your agent's strategy before going live.

**Keep your seed phrase offline.** Paper backup, fireproof safe, bank deposit box.


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