# First Start

## Interactive tutorial

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After opening the bot for the first time using this link:&#x20;

{% embed url="<https://t.me/sigma_buybot>" %}

**Follow these steps to get set up:**<br>

1. Press the <mark style="background-color:blue;">`Start`</mark> button to load up the welcome menu&#x20;
2. Upon the first start, the bot will automatically generate a fresh EVM wallet. Don't forget to **save the private key,** because **we will not be able to recover it if you lose it**
3. Accept the terms and conditions
4. The main menu will then pop up. Click "Chains", then "Solana"
5. Type in "/wallets" and click enter. Your SOL wallet will then automatically be generated - make sure to save your private key&#x20;
6. Type in "/start" and press enter. You will then be prompted to select your preferred language for the bot
7. Proceed to the wallet funding tutorials below to understand how to load up your Sigma wallet!

**EVM Wallet Funding Tutorial:**

{% content-ref url="../../setup-trading-and-management/evm/setup/funding-or-importing-from-an-external-wallet-or-exchange" %}
[funding-or-importing-from-an-external-wallet-or-exchange](https://docs.sigma.win/setup-trading-and-management/evm/setup/funding-or-importing-from-an-external-wallet-or-exchange)
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**SOL Wallet Funding Tutorial:**

{% content-ref url="../../setup-trading-and-management/sol/setup/funding-or-importing-from-an-external-wallet-or-exchange" %}
[funding-or-importing-from-an-external-wallet-or-exchange](https://docs.sigma.win/setup-trading-and-management/sol/setup/funding-or-importing-from-an-external-wallet-or-exchange)
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Your private key provides access to your funds, you must not share your private key with others, or store in insecure places. Make sure to save it in a safe place!
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