> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://robotrade-ai.gitbook.io/untitled/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://robotrade-ai.gitbook.io/untitled/guides/start-cex.md).

# /start (CEX)

### Visit <https://t.me/RobotradeAI_Bot> to begin!

Upon clicking the link above, you'll be directed to our telegram bot!

**Start the Bot:**&#x20;

* Open a chat with the bot on Telegram and send the `/start` command.

**Name your strategy:**

* Choose a name for your strategy

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**Pick your exchange:**

* **Select an Exchange**: Choose your preferred centralized exchange, such as Binance or Bybit.
* **API Key Entry**: Enter your public and private API keys for the chosen exchange. ***(only enable trades, DO NOT enable withdrawals on your exchange when generating API keys.)***

**Pick your coin, strategy, and timeframe:**

* Pick your favorite asset, your strategy of choice and the timeframe you want to trade on.

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**Pick your trade allocation:**

* Choose how much you want to allocate to trade in your account (0-100%)

**Review and Confirmation**

1. **Review Settings**: The bot will summarize your selections for review.
2. **Confirm Settings**: Send 'confirm' to save your settings or 'cancel' to restart the setup process.

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