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# Getting Started

### 🔎 Finding and Starting the Bot

1. Search for **@BaseSofaBot** on Telegram or [click here](https://t.me/BaseSofaBot)
2. Tap **Start** or send `/start` to begin.

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### [👤](https://emojipedia.org/es/silueta-de-busto) Registration

When you first interact with **@BaseSofaBot**, the bot will automatically:

* Create your personal Base wallet
* Register your account
* Provide the [🛋️Base Sofa Quick Guide](/base-sofa-docs/base-sofa-quick-guide.md) on how to proceed
* Open the `/start` Main Menu

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### 🧭 Navigating the Main Menu

Once started, you’ll see the following menu:

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Use the buttons to:

* 👤 **My Profile** – View your stats, match history, rewards, referrals, and wallet rank
* 📚 **Games Guide** – Learn how to play each emoji game
* 💸 **Deposit** – Add ETH (or convert other crypto)
* 🏦 **Withdraw** – Send your ETH to an external wallet
* 🎮 **PLAY NOW & CHATS** – See official and partner group chats
* 🎟️ **Weekly Raffle** – View your ticket count and the prize pool
* 🔄 **Refresh** – Update your balance and stats

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### 👤 Inside My Profile

Tap **My Profile** to access:

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Here you can check your personal stats, claim rewards, view history, and access your referral link.

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### 🧠 Useful Commands

* Use the menu buttons to navigate between sections
* Send `/start` anytime to return to the main menu
* Use `/help` to view the quick guide with all commands
* Text commands (like `/balance`, `/stats`) work in both private chat with the bot and in group chats, the `/start` Menu can only be used in DM with [**@BaseSofaBot**](https://t.me/BaseSofaBot).