> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://banana-gun.gitbook.io/banana-gun-solana/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://banana-gun.gitbook.io/banana-gun-solana/advanced-features/auto-sniping.md).

# Auto Sniping

Auto Sniping automatically purchases a newly launched token the moment liquidity is added to its trading pair.

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To auto snipe a new token launch, you need to obtain the contract address before liquidity is added to the token pair. Follow the [Banana SOL Deployer channel](https://t.me/bananadeployerSOL), to find newly deployed contracts for sniping. Keep in mind that most token deployments are scams—do your own research to find the best tokens to snipe. 
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<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th valign="top"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><h3>How to Set up an Auto Snipe</h3><ol><li>Select the Auto Sniper button in start menu or paste a token contract address that isn't live yet. This will open the auto snipe menu.</li><li>Enter the recommended or higher MEV Tip to maximize your chances of inclusion in the first block.</li><li>Set the snipe duration for how long the bot should wait for liquidity to be added.</li><li>Enable Auto Snipe and wait for "Auto snipe is running" message. </li></ol><p>You can disable your pending snipe by selecting "Enable Auto Snipe" again. <br><br></p><p><br></p></td><td><img src="/files/3FTs67qs5JtCoNs11DJT" alt="" data-size="original"></td></tr></tbody></table>

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**Important:** Review the auto snipe settings below (e.g., "Active h," "Auto Spend") and adjust them for your snipe.
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### Auto Sniping Menu

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Default values for "Auto Spend," "Auto Snipe Gas," "Anti-MEV," "MEV Tip," and "Slippage" are imported from your "[Snipe Presets](https://banana-gun.gitbook.io/banana-gun-solana/advanced-features/pages/YH9duSZ5M1LlLrkWTCkv#id-3.-snipe-presets)" menu. When you customize these values in the "Auto Snipe" menu, your changes will automatically update in "Snipe Presets" as well.
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<figure><img src="/files/Hc7v0GQjpbDxonOFmqDk" alt=""><figcaption><p>Auto Snipe Settings Menu</p></figcaption></figure>

1. **Wallet Change:** Choose wallet(s) for trades. You can use multiple wallets at once. If none are selected, your default wallet will be used.
2. **Auto Snipe Gas:** Set the gas fee used for the snipe.
3. **Enable Auto Snipe:** Turn on/off snipe.&#x20;
4. **Auto Spend:** Set the SOL amount to spend for the snipe.
5. **Anti-MEV:** Turns MEV (sandwich attack) or Anti-MEV + Public protection on or off.
6. **Mev Tip:** Set a tip to prioritize your transaction when Anti-MEV is enabled.
7. **Bundle Fees:** When enabled, transactions include a separate priority fee and tip. When disabled, the tip value is used as the priority fee if sent through staked nodes.
8. **Slippage:** Set the maximum price change (0–99%) you'll accept. 100% means unlimited slippage.
9. **Active:** The duration the snipe remains active.
10. **Min Liquidity:** The minimum amount of pooled SOL required to trigger the snipe.
11. **Max Liquidity:** The maximum amount of pooled SOL required to trigger the snipe.
12. **Min Token Liquidity:** The minimum amount of pooled tokens required to trigger the snipe.
13. **Max Token Liquidity:** The maximum amount of pooled tokens required to trigger the snipe.
14. **MinToken:** The minimum number of tokens you receive. You can set a custom amount or leave it on auto.
15. **Click to Refresh:** Updates the token information (price, market cap).
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<figure><img src="/files/JYzZvMcVl1T8dC6iNqsS" alt="" width="344"><figcaption><p>Changing Slippage and Snipe Length</p></figcaption></figure>

1. Click the "Pending Snipes" button in the start menu.&#x20;
2. In the "Pending Snipes" menu, select "Edit."
3. Choose the setting you want to change.
4. Enter a new value in the text box or toggle a button.
5. Your preset will update, and the new value will appear (e.g., "Slippage" set to 10%).
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