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# How to Start Demo Trading?

You can use the demo mode to try out the functionalities and review the performance of selected trading bots before integrating them with your actual trading account on the exchange.

## Method 1：Follow the elite strategists and copy a trading bot

1. Log in to MultiplesX and click on the top menu tab "Discover".

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2. In the "Discover" section, you can filter the trading bots based on your specific needs and preferences. A trading bot may include one or more strategy runners (trading strategies).

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3. Once you have filtered the Trading Bots and made your selection, proceed to the details page. On the Trading Bot's detail page, Click on the "Copy" button located in the upper right corner of the page.&#x20;

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Please note that some trading bots listed are not free. To copy them, you must first [make a payment.](/help/how-to-make-a-payment.md)

4. In the pop-up window, click "Demo Mode" and then confirm your selection by clicking on the "Confirm" button.

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You have now successfully copied a trading bot. You can view its performance on the Profile-Trading Bots page.

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You also have the option to adjust the trading bot's settings according to your trading preferences.

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## Method 2：Create a trading bot by yourself

1. Log in to MultiplesX and click on the top menu tab "Backtests".

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2\.  You can filter investment strategies based on metrics such as profitability (Profit), win rate (Pct Profitable), maximum drawdown (MDD), and more. You can refer [this guide](/help/how-to-select-a-strategy.md) on how to select a strategy.

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3. Once you have selected the desired strategy, go to the strategy details page and click on "Auto Trade."&#x20;

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4. In the popup window, click on the "Demo" connector and select "Demo Mode" from the options provided.

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5. Configure the Symbol and Interval settings, and then click on "Create a Trading Bot"  .

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Now the trading bot has been created successfully. You can click "Manage" and then add more strategies into this trading bot. But it is generally <mark style="color:red;">**not recommended to add multiple strategies for the same trading pair in a trading bot**</mark> as they may interfere with each other or cause conflicts.

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