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# Setting up a backup bot

### **What Are Backup Bots?**

Backup Bots are your **ultimate safety net** for uninterrupted tracking. If your main bot ever gets rate-limited by Telegram, we’ve got you covered—your messages will automatically be sent to your Backup Bots. No missed updates, no stress!

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### **🌟 How to Set Up Backup Bots**

1. Send the command `/backup` in RayBot.
2. Follow the prompts to **add a few Backup Bots**.
3. Done! Your tracking is now extra reliable and worry-free.

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### **💡 Why Use Backup Bots?**

* **Stay Updated**: Never miss a transaction, even if your main bot hits Telegram's limits.
* **Seamless Experience**: Alerts will automatically transfer to your Backup Bots, so you’re always in the loop.

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### **📢 What’s Coming Next?**

Right now, Backup Bots are available for **direct messages (DMs)**. Support for groups is on the way—stay tuned!

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#### **✨ Reliable Tracking, All Day, Every Day**

With Backup Bots, you can focus on trading and tracking without worrying about interruptions. 🚀

For any questions or help setting it up, just send us a message via RayBot. We’re here to make sure your experience is smooth and stress-free. 💬


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