# 11. Prerequisites

Before using Perpbot, you’ll need:

* **Telegram**
  * A Telegram account to interact with Perpbot bot.
* **Aster Account**
  * Connect your Aster account to Perpbot. **Aster** is a perpetual exchange backed by CZ, ex-owner of Binance).
* **TradingView Account (for your own strategies - optional)**
  * To automate your custom strategies, you need a paid TradingView plan with **webhook alerts** (essential or higher). Webhooks and higher alert counts are only available on paid plans; free plans are very limited and generally not sufficient for full automation.
* **BSC Wallet**
  * To connect to Aster and Perpbot. This wallet should have some BNB for gas fees required.


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```
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```

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