# First-Time User

Get started with Smart Bet Bot on Telegram by following these straightforward steps:

1. If you're not a Telegram user, download the app from your mobile device's app store or the desktop version from the Telegram website. Create a Telegram account.
2. Access the Telegram Bot by clicking on this [link.](https://t.me/smartbetsocialbot)
3. Click the "Start" button or enter /start if the chat window is already open.
4. Click the "Create Wallet" button.
5. After creating the wallet, the bot will provide your wallet details.
6. Click on the obfuscated text in the bot to reveal your wallet address and Private Key. Ensure secure storage of this information.
7. Click the "Main Menu" button to proceed to the Main Menu.
8. Fund your wallet by transferring the funds on Polygon, send MATIC and USDT to your bot wallet.
9. Now you're ready to bet on the Smart Bet Bot Telegram bot. Enjoy your betting experience!

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<summary>Reasons to send MATIC on Polygon to your wallet for gas</summary>

All bets made with Smart Bet Bot are placed on-chain, and similar to other transactions on most blockchains, a gas fee is necessary. It's important to note that Smart Bet Bot does not collect this fee; it is essentially a payment to the blockchain's validators and is mandated by the network itself.

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<summary>How much MATIC needed for gas</summary>

Gas prices can vary based on the current network activity on Polygon or Optimism. For betting on Polygon, it's advisable to maintain a balance of at least 1 MATIC in your wallet. This amount is generally sufficient for several bets, but if your MATIC balance is too low, the transaction may fail when attempting to place a bet.

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<summary>Keeping your wallet *SECURED*</summary>

The betting wallet created by the bot is self-custodial, meaning Smart Bet Bot doesn't have control over your funds. Consequently, Smart Bet Bot lacks the ability to access, cancel, reverse, or refund transactions due to the irreversibility of cryptocurrency transactions.

It's crucial to securely store your Private Key, treating them as highly sensitive and private information. These details are essential if you plan to access your wallet outside your Telegram account, such as importing into MetaMask. Losing access to your Telegram account without these details will result in the inability to access your wallet.

For security reasons, avoid taking screenshots or storing these sensitive wallet details online. They should be securely stored offline. Never share your Private Key with anyone, and refrain from entering them into any website or app, except for a trusted wallet if you intend to import your bot wallet.

It's important to note that no one from the Smart Bet Bot team will ever ask for your Private Key. If someone requests these details, assume malicious intent.

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