> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.taprotocol.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.taprotocol.com/overview/how-to-use-taps.md). # How To Use Taps ### βœ… Step 1: Start the Bot * Open the Taps bot on Telegram. * Type /**Start** to begin. * You’ll see a welcome message introducing you to Taps. *** ### 🟒 Step 2: Choose "Deploy Token" * Tap the **πŸš€ Deploy Token** button on the main menu. * This will start your new token creation flow. *** ### πŸ–Ό Step 3: Set Token Details * **Upload Image** β€” Add a logo or meme image for your token. * **Set Name** β€” Enter your token’s full name (e.g., "Taps Token"). * **Set Symbol** β€” Enter your token ticker (e.g., "TAPS"). These details will be saved on-chain. Double-check spelling before continuing. *** ### πŸ”— Step 4: Add Social Links * Tap **Website**, **Twitter**, **Telegram**, or **Discord** to add each link. * Add a short **Description** for your project. Socials are optional, but they build trust and make your launch more professional. *** ### πŸ’Ό Step 5: Set Your Developer Wallet * Tap **Create Wallet** if you want to generate a brand new wallet in the bot. * Tap **Import Wallet** if you want to use an existing wallet (requires private key). * You can also **Show Private Key** to copy or back it up. Your deployer wallet must have enough ETH to cover gas & your dev buy amount. *** ### πŸ’° Step 6: Fund Your Wallet * Make sure your wallet has the required ETH balance. * You’ll see a balance warning on the **Review & Deploy** screen if not funded. *** ### πŸ”Ž Step 7: Review All Details * Check token name, symbol, image, and socials. * Verify your deployer wallet address and balance. * Make sure everything looks correct. After deployment, your contract cannot be edited. Check carefully! *** ### πŸš€ Step 8: Deploy Your Token * Tap **πŸš€ Deploy Token** on the final screen. * Wait a few moments & your token will be live on Ethereum! --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.taprotocol.com/overview/how-to-use-taps.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.