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# Quickstart

### Starting the Bot <a href="#starting-the-bot" id="starting-the-bot"></a>

To begin, head to [Birdy Trade Bot](https://t.me/BirdyTradeBot) and click on "Start"&#x20;

The bot will reply to you with the message below:

<div data-full-width="false"><figure><img src="/files/khHzaCcCcza46wIXXuce" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Main Menu</p></figcaption></figure></div>

1️⃣ **Join Our Group**\
When you start the bot, it will first guide you to join our community groups for updates and support:

* **Birdy Support Group**: Get 24/7 assistance from our support team and connect with other BirdyTradeBot users. You can join [here](https://t.me/BirdyTrade).

Joining our groups ensures you stay informed about new features, updates, and have access to help whenever you need it.

2️⃣ **Quickstart**\
After joining the group, type `/start` and click the **Quickstart** button to configure your wallet and trading preferences.

In the **Quickstart Menu**, you’ll see:

* **Your Wallet Address**: The wallet linked to the bot for trading.

**⚙️ Settings** button, that will lead you to:

* **Your Buying Mode**: Select your preferred trading mode (e.g., BirdyAI, Birdy Signal, ATH, or Insider Alerts).
* **Your Automated Buy & Sell Settings**: Customize stop-loss (SL) and take-profit (TP) settings to align with your strategy.


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