# Get Started

### Steps to setup the bot

1. DM the Telegram bot  >> [here](http://t.me/sniperxyzbot) <<
2. Press the `START` button or type `/start`&#x20;
3. You will be given your secret phrase

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**WRITE DOWN THE SECRET PHRASE AND NEVER SHOW IT TO ANYONE.**&#x20;

**WE RECOMMEND IMPORTING THE SECRET PHRASE TO YOUR SOLANA WALLET.**&#x20;

**NO STAFF MEMBER FROM SOL SNIPER WILL EVER ASK YOU FOR THIS PHRASE.**&#x20;

**FOR SECURITY THIS IS THE ONLY TIME WE WILL PROVIDE YOU YOUR SECRET PHRASE.**
{% endhint %}

4. Deposit SOL into your SniperXYZbot wallet by transferring from your existing SOL wallet

You are now ready to use the Sol Sniper Telegram Bot!