# Navigating the Bot

You can access the main menu at any time by clicking on "Menu" and selecting `/start`, or by simply typing `/start` in the text box.

<figure><img src="/files/LEfDtllw1gzpLcnoXxPE" alt=""><figcaption><p>Main Menu</p></figcaption></figure>

### Start Menu Options

1. [**Auto Sniper:**](/banana-gun-solana/advanced-features/auto-sniping.md)  Set up a token snipe for a token that has not launched yet.
2. [**Manual Buyer:** ](/banana-gun-solana/trading/buy-tokens.md)Enter a contract or link to purchase a token.
3. [**Copy Trading:** ](/banana-gun-solana/advanced-features/copy-trading.md)Automatically copy the trades of another trader.
4. [**Positions:**](/banana-gun-solana/trading/sell-tokens.md) View and manage your open positions.
5. [**Pending Snipes:**](/banana-gun-solana/advanced-features/auto-sniping.md) Check your pending snipes.
6. [**Pending Orders:**](/banana-gun-solana/advanced-features/buy-limit-order.md) Review pending limit orders.
7. [**Backup Bots:**](/banana-gun-solana/advanced-features/backup-bots.md) Manage your backup bots.
8. [**Settings:**](/banana-gun-solana/trading/settings.md) Change general settings.

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### Navigating the Bot

Here are some tips to help you navigate the bot more easily.

{% hint style="info" %}
To quickly locate the bot in your Telegram chats, search @BananaGun\_bot. We recommend adding the bot to a Telegram group for quick and easy access.
{% endhint %}

#### Quick Menu Access

Click the Menu button or type "`/`" commands for quick access to various menus.

<figure><img src="/files/nM6JrEMxcGM1WynH5bHc" alt=""><figcaption><p>Access Menus</p></figcaption></figure>

#### Navigation Buttons

Use the "Back" buttons to return to previous menus and the "Close" buttons to exit menus. If the screen feels cluttered, you can also right-click to delete menus and messages, clearing the screen.

<figure><img src="/files/7fHp1q6BMdLAxWy3xV6K" alt=""><figcaption><p>Back and Close Buttons</p></figcaption></figure>

#### Paste & Trade

Paste contract addresses or links directly into the bot for quick trading—this is the bot’s most-used navigation feature. No matter which menu you’re in, pasting a contract address or link into the text box will instantly open the buy, sell, or auto snipe menu.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/VrbGzeUY7eFIodjOELfR" alt=""><figcaption><p>Paste Token Contracts</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
The bot will automatically display either the manual buy or snipe menu based on the contract or link you paste. If the token is not yet live for trading, you will be directed to the auto snipe menu.
{% endhint %}


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