# Initializing BONKbot When it comes to setting up on BONKbot, the first step is downloading the [telegram app](https://telegram.org/). Once you're on telegram, search by username for **Bonkbot\_bot**, or use this [telegram link](https://t.me/bonkbot_bot?start=ref_start). Press start or type /start and you will be greeted by the following message. ![](/files/b2imyCio1oO8lQfowKgC) Great! You have now initialized an empty wallet. You will be buying and selling from here. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.bonkbot.io/bonkbot/quick-setup-guide/initializing-bonkbot.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.