# 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.

![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/wD2Ry45GFryWBHbv5gl5/blobs/ierhIemOMVJyMx1hNNmP/image.png)

Great! You have now initialized an empty wallet. You will be buying and selling from here.