# Start the App

## Click [t.me/partona\_bot](#access-the-app-via-the-t.me-partona_bot) to start the app

This will direct you to our Partona.AI App on Telegram. Tap "<mark style="color:yellow;">**Start**</mark>"  then "**🕹️&#x20;**<mark style="color:yellow;">**Play Now**</mark>" and you will immediately be taken to a character screen, where you can begin chatting right away. \[see Figure 1]

<figure><img src="/files/mfgkD4zp9WugwyRxs4ZN" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 1</p></figcaption></figure>

## Have fun exploring different characters

You can **explore different characters before starting a conversation by** swiping **left or right to browse** through the available options. This allows you to quickly&#x20;

* jump into a chat; or&#x20;
* take your time selecting the desirable character to interact with.

{% hint style="info" %}
Note: If you don't have Telegram installed on your phone, either download it or enter Telegram Web to access our App
{% endhint %}

### Tabs Navigation

At the bottom part of the screen, you can see the tabs that are available to explore - <mark style="color:yellow;">**Home, Conversation, Explore, Earn, Referral**</mark>**&#x20;and&#x20;**<mark style="color:yellow;">**Profile.**</mark>&#x20;


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