# Getting Started

## Adding BitBot to Your Server

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Adding a bot to your server requires the Manage Server permission
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**BitBot Invite Link:** <https://bitbot.tools/invite>

* [ ] Click the invite link and select the server you would like to add the bot to.
* [ ] Acknowledge and accept the permissions that the bot requires.

**BitBot uses slash commands. Type `/` and click on the BitBot logo to get started running our commands (tip - start by running `/help`):**

## Customizing BitBot

Now that BitBot is installed and configured in your server, here are some things to do to customize your server experience.

Additionally, server configurations can be made through our web dashboard: <https://bitbot.tools/dashboard>

### Add a channel to receive crypto news

BitBot allows you to designate a channel where the latest news in cryptocurrency will be delivered

{% content-ref url="commands/configuration/news/news-configure" %}
[news-configure](https://docs.bitbot.tools/commands/configuration/news/news-configure)
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### Create a price alert

BitBot allows you to create alerts in your server for when a cryptocurrency reaches certain prices. You can use the alert manager to add, show, or delete these alert configurations.

{% content-ref url="commands/configuration/alerting/alerts-manage" %}
[alerts-manage](https://docs.bitbot.tools/commands/configuration/alerting/alerts-manage)
{% endcontent-ref %}

### Follow a crypto price in a channel

BitBot allows you to designate a channel where updated on a crypto price will be periodically posted. You can use the follow manager to add, show, or delete these configurations.

{% content-ref url="commands/configuration/following/follows-manage" %}
[follows-manage](https://docs.bitbot.tools/commands/configuration/following/follows-manage)
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## Support Community

We understand that configuring and using Discord bots is not easy. Join our support server to get all your questions answered and suggestions heard: <https://bitbot.tools/support>.