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# Sniping Methods

There are many methods to consider when setting up a Snipe to maximise the chances of successfully sniping a token during launch.\
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HODLESS Bot offers numerous options when setting up a snipe, including most often used **Default methods** as well as an **Auto method** selection and **Custom method** selection options:<br>

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<summary>#1: Default methods</summary>

The most commonly used methods when sniping:

![](/files/xGp5SZCWsHGL7VJxY4lW)

Text format:

**`openTrading()`**`0xc9567bf9`

**`addLiquidity()`**`0xf305d719`

**`startTrading()`**` ``0x293230b8`

**`setTrading(bool)`**` ``0x8f70ccf7`

**`enableTrading()`**` ``0x8a8c523c`

**`openTrade()`**` ``0xfb201b1d`

**`activateTrading()`**` ``0x0bd05b69`

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<summary>#2: Auto method 🆕 🔥</summary>

The **Auto** option can be used to let the bot configure and select the most optimal method based on the token that you want to snipe.\
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In the Method selection window, click **`Auto`** to select the auto method selection option:\
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![](/files/iURgRtBG5h3fBbfKA0IR)

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<summary>#3: Custom method</summary>

In the sniper method selection menu, click the **`Custom`** option:

![](/files/Cph39y4zh4qRund8DLDT)

* Enter the desired method and click ���&#xDD1D;**`Confirm`** to save the preferred method for the selected snipe

When using a custom sniping method, make sure to past only the **Hash** of the method (i.e., this part of the method as reflected on the screenshot `0xfb201b1d`)

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