# Quickstart

## Get started

To use BillyBot:

1. Create a Telegram group chat if you don't have one already
2. Add [**BillyBot**](https://t.me/billiondollarcatbot) to your group chat *as an admin (*[*instructions below*](#add-billybot-to-your-group-chat)*)*
3. Try out the alerts and commands like [Runes Buy Alerts](https://docs.billiondollarcat.com/billybot/rune-buy-alerts) or the [Floor Price Chart](https://docs.billiondollarcat.com/billybot/floor-price-chart) command

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[**BillyBot**](https://t.me/billiondollarcatbot) alert features only work in Telegram **group** chats. 
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## Add BillyBot to your group chat

1. Open the [BillyBot](https://t.me/billiondollarcatbot) Telegram link
2. View BillyBot's profile by clicking it at the top
3. Click the `Add to Group or Channel` and select your group chat
4. Keep `Admin Rights` is toggled **on**, but disable all other permissions ([see below](#add-bot-configuration))
5. Click `Add Bot as Admin`

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Note: Admin access required to set custom GIFs for [Buy](https://docs.billiondollarcat.com/billybot/rune-buy-alerts) and [Price Dip](https://docs.billiondollarcat.com/billybot/price-dip-alerts) alerts
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