# Getting Started

Before anyone can create raffles inside a Telegram group, the group owner needs to connect the group to Raffl Bot and configure payout details.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Add the bot to the group

* Add @therafflbot to the desired Telegram group.
* Click 'Add to Group or Channel'
* Select the desired group to host raffles.  
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Start the setup in the group

* As the group owner, type `/setup` in the group.
* Raffl Bot sends a setup card. Click the setup button which opens a private chat with the bot.
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Configure payout wallets (in private chat)

You are prompted to enter group payout wallets:

* One EVM wallet for Ethereum, Base, or Binance Chain raffles
* One Solana wallet for Solana raffles
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Choose revenue or profit sharing

* Choose whether revenue or profit sharing for that group is enabled or disabled.
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Confirm settings

* Review and confirm the settings, then return to the group.
  {% endstep %}
  {% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Only the group owner can change group payout wallets and toggle revenue or profit sharing for that group.
{% endhint %}

Flow summary:

```
[Add @rafflbot to group]
          ↓
[Group owner types /setup]
          ↓
[Tap setup button]
          ↓
[Bot opens private chat]
          ↓
[Enter group payout wallets]
  • EVM wallet
  • Solana wallet
          ↓
[Enable or disable revenue sharing]
          ↓
[Confirm settings]
          ↓
[Group is ready for raffles]
```


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