# Quickstart 🚀

Welcome to **Degen Dispatch**! Follow this quick guide to get up and running in no time.

You will need a Telegram account to be able to use the bot.

### 1️⃣ Start the Bot

* Visit this link: [Degen Dispatch Bot](https://t.me/DegenDispatchBot?start=source_gitbook).
* The link will redirect you to Telegram.
* Click the **Start** button or type the `/start` command in the chat.

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* Once you’ve started the bot, you’ll automatically be subscribed to the **default whales** we provide. This means you’ll immediately begin receiving notifications when these whales make moves.



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### 2️⃣ Navigating the Menus

Degen Dispatch is designed with simplicity in mind. Here's a breakdown of the bot’s menu system (refer to the screenshots below):&#x20;

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* **/start** – Kick off the bot or reboot it if it gets stuck on anything.
* **/whales** – Manage your list of whales; add or remove whales you’re tracking.
* **/gems** – Manage your tokens and find potential hidden gems in the market.
* **/upgrade** – Take your degen game to the next level by upgrading your plan. 🚀
* **/profile** – View and manage your degen profile, including subscription status and whale lists.
* **/poem** – Get AI-generated degen poems for those rare moments of downtime.
* **/help** – Message support

**Main Menu**

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* **Home** [🫡](https://emojipedia.org/saluting-face) – Return to the main dashboard.
* **Whales List 🐋** – Quickly access and manage your tracked whales.
* **Gems 💎** – Dive into the gem section for potential hidden market opportunities.
* **Help** [🤖](https://emojipedia.org/robot) – Need assistance? Get quick help with commands and features.
