> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://smart-trade.gitbook.io/smart-trade-whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://smart-trade.gitbook.io/smart-trade-whitepaper/tools/first-time-user.md).
# First-Time User
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The Smart Trade-BOT Telegram Bot serves as the starting point for all new Smart Trade-BOT users.
->Access the Smart Trade-BOT Telegram Bot by following this link.
->Click the Start button or type /start within the bot's chat window if it's already open.
->Transfer a minimum of 0.01 BNB to the newly generated wallet(s) to initiate trading activities.
->Congratulations! 🎉 You can now proceed to utilize the functionalities of the Smart Trade-BOT Telegram Bot, or you can switch to Smart Trade-BOT for advanced trading features.
->Detailed tutorials can be found in the Product Guides. For instance, you can try purchasing a token through Smart Trade-BOT using one of these guides
Why is it necessary to send a minimum of 0.01 BNB to my trading wallet(s)?
Wallets holding less than 0.01 BNB are considered inactive for trading purposes, and our system will not process them. Such balances are insufficient to cover Binance Smart Chain gas costs.
How do I access Smart Trade-BOT ?
-> Locate the Smart Trade-BOT button situated in the lower-left corner of the Smart Trade-BOT Telegram Bot's menu.
-> Upon clicking the "Open Smart Trade-BOT X" button, an authentication link will be generated specifically for you, granting access to Smart Trade-BOT . Exercise caution and refrain from sharing these links, as they provide entry to your trading wallets.
-> Your web browser will launch the Smart Trade-BOT X web application, authenticate your identity, and store your session information locally. Subsequently, you'll be able to directly access Smart Trade-BOT X without needing to go through the Smart Trade-BOT Telegram Bot.