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# Create a Net Worth Gate
Once your chats are ready, it’s time to define the rules to get in your chat.
### Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure:
* You are the **owner** of the chat(s) you want to configure.
* The bot has **admin rights** in all chats
* Groups are converted to supergroups
* There are no members in the gated chat.
* You have SOL to pay for the bot. (one-time lifetime payment)
If these prerequisites are met, you’re ready for `/setup`.
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### Step 1: DM the bot with `/setup`
1. Start a private chat with **@tg\_token\_gates\_bot**.
2. Send the command **`/setup`** to launch the setup process.
3. Keep this private chat open — this is where you’ll configure everything.
4. Make sure you complete all prerequisite “tasks” shown by the bot, then tap **Tasks completed** to move forward.
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### Step 2: Select your gated chat
* Tap **"Gate a Group"** or **"Gate a Channel"**. IF you are gating a **"Channel with a Discussion Group"** then select **"Gate a Channel"**
* Choose the specific chat you want to **protect**.
Remember:
* You must be the **owner** of that chat.
* The bot must already be an **admin** there.
* For groups, it must be a **supergroup**
If you’re gating a **channel** that has a **discussion group**, the bot will detect it and show a notification that the discussion group has been recognized. Both will be treated as part of the gate.\
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### Step 3: Select the entry channel
Next, choose the **Entry Channel**:
* It must be a **Telegram channel**, not a group.
* It must be **different** from your gated chat.
* You must be the **owner**, and the bot must be an **admin**.
This is where new users will land and start verification before they can join the gated chat(s).
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### Step 4: Confirm all chats
The bot will show a summary of your selected chats
* 🔒 **Protected Chat:** ``
* 🔒 **Discussion Group:** `` (if you have one)
* 📢 **Entry Channel:** ``
Carefully review this screen:
* If you’re gating a **channel** with a **discussion group**, make sure both appear here.
* Tap **Confirm** to continue, or go back if anything looks wrong.
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### Step 5: Choose gate type
Now define **how users qualify** to join.
* **Gate Types:**
* 🔷 **Token Gate** – Users must hold a specific token to join.
* 🪙 **Net Worth Gate** – Users must meet a minimum USD portfolio value.
For this example we will select "Net Worth Gate"
### Step 6: Define Threshold
Define how much $USD a user must have to gain access.
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### **Step 9: Go Live!**
* Once everything is entered, the bot will show a **confirmation screen**.
* Tap **Create Gate**.
* 🎉 Your gate is now active!
* New users must pass through the entry portal to join your protected chat.
*If you run into issues, feel free to reach out for help.*
