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# Installation

For **bot operators** self-hosting HiperSnipe. Telegram users do not need this — open the bot and see [Welcome](/getting-started/welcome.md).

## Requirements

* Python **3.10+**
* Linux server recommended for production (Ubuntu 22.04+)
* A Telegram bot token from [@BotFather](https://t.me/BotFather)
* A Solana RPC provider (Helius recommended)

## Clone the repository

```bash
git clone https://github.com/enejac/HiperSnipeBot_Solana_Python.git
cd HiperSnipeBot_Solana_Python
```

## Virtual environment

```bash
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
```

Windows PowerShell:

```powershell
python -m venv venv
.\venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1
```

## Install dependencies

```bash
pip install -r requirements.txt
```

Key packages:

| Package              | Role                    |
| -------------------- | ----------------------- |
| `aiogram`            | Telegram Bot API        |
| `aiosqlite`          | Async SQLite            |
| `cryptography`       | Fernet key encryption   |
| `solders` / `solana` | Solana transactions     |
| `jupiter-python-sdk` | Jupiter swaps           |
| `telethon`           | TG CA Sniper (optional) |
| `python-dotenv`      | Environment loading     |

## Sensitive directories

| Path              | Purpose                                    |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| `.env`            | Secrets (never commit)                     |
| `secure_storage/` | `encryption.key` and optional key material |
| `users.db`        | Live user data (git-ignored)               |

On first run the bot can generate `secure_storage/encryption.key` if `ENCRYPTION_KEY` is not set in `.env`.

## Optional: TG CA Sniper session

If you plan to use the Telegram group sniper:

1. Get `TELEGRAM_API_ID` and `TELEGRAM_API_HASH` from [my.telegram.org](https://my.telegram.org/apps).
2. Run `python generate_session.py` to produce `TG_SESSION_STRING`.
3. Add the string to `.env`.

## Next steps

* [Configuration](/for-operators/configuration.md)
* [Running the bot](/for-operators/running-the-bot.md)


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