> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.alertfriend.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.alertfriend.com/overview/getting-started.md).

# 📒 Getting Started

Here you'll find everything you need to start using the bot, including add and manage alerts, buy and sell keys, an overview of the key features, and tips on navigating the interface.

To get started you need two things:

1. An active Telegram Account.
2. Add Fred, the bot  🔍 searching for the name **@alertfriendbot** in your telegram.

## What You’ll Find in This Guide:

### 🔔 Alert

* Adding Alerts
* Managing Alerts
* **Custom Alerts**, access [the link](https://docs.alertfriend.com/overview/functionalities/personalized-alerts/custom-alerts) for a complete list of functions and explanations.

### 🤖 Trading

* Buying or Selling - User Key (v1)
* Buying or Selling - Clubs Key (v2)
* My Users & My Clubs (key holding)
* **Trade Settings**, access [the link](https://docs.alertfriend.com/overview/functionalities/trading-bot) for complete functionality and recommendations.