> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.shuriken.trade/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick Start

> Make your first trade in under 5 minutes.

This guide walks you through your first trade using Telegram Bot.

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<Note>
  You'll need a Shuriken account to use Telegram Bot. If you don't have one yet, you can create it during the setup process.
</Note>

## Your First Trade

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Telegram Bot">
    Open [@shuriken\_trade\_bot](https://t.me/shuriken_trade_bot) in Telegram and tap **Start** or send `/start`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Link Your Account">
    If prompted, follow the instructions to link your Telegram to your Shuriken account. This is a one-time setup.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a Wallet">
    Navigate to the Wallets panel. Select **Solana** or **EVM** (for BSC and Monad), then tap **Create Wallet**.

    <Tip>
      Creating an EVM wallet gives you access to both BSC and Monad chains.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fund Your Wallet">
    Tap your new wallet to view the deposit address. Send funds from an exchange or another wallet.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find a Token">
    Paste a token contract address directly into the chat. The bot will display a token card with market data.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Buy">
    Tap **Buy** on the token card. Select a preset amount or enter a custom value. If you have multiple wallets, select which one to use.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm">
    Review the trade details and tap **Confirm**. Once the transaction completes, you'll see a confirmation message.

    <Check>
      Congratulations! You've made your first trade. View your new position using the `/positions` command.
    </Check>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Wallet Management" icon="wallet" href="/telegram-bot/wallet-management">
    Learn how to import existing wallets and manage multiple chains.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Trading" icon="arrow-right-arrow-left" href="/telegram-bot/trading">
    Explore buying, selling, and token information features.
  </Card>
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