> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://tron-energy.gitbook.io/tronzap/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://tron-energy.gitbook.io/tronzap/introduction/quick-start.md).

# Quick Start

[TronZap](https://tronzap.com/) offers three ways to buy & rent TRON Energy: direct recharge on the website, the dashboard for more control, and the Telegram bot for mobile convenience. Choose the method that best fits your workflow.

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## Buy Tron Energy via Website (Direct Recharge)

The simplest method. No registration required.

1. Go to [tronzap.com](https://tronzap.com)
2. The page displays the platform's TRON address and current rates
3. Send TRX to the displayed address from your TRON wallet
4. Energy is automatically delegated to the sender's address within approximately one minute
5. The energy remains available for 1 hour
6. **Minimum:** \~3 TRX (65,000 energy) | **Maximum:** 100 TRX

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## via Dashboard

For users who need more control over their energy purchases.

1. Register at <https://dash.tronzap.com/>
2. Navigate to **Buy Energy**
3. Paste your TRON wallet address (e.g. from TronLink)
4. Choose the desired energy amount
5. Complete the payment
6. Energy is delegated to your wallet

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## Rent Tron Energy via Telegram Bot

A convenient option for mobile users.

1. Open [@tronzap\_bot](https://t.me/tronzap_bot) in Telegram
2. Top up your balance in the bot
3. Press **Buy Energy**
4. Enter your TRON wallet address
5. Select the energy amount
6. Energy is delegated within seconds

The bot also supports: energy subscriptions, bandwidth rental, and AML checks.

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## Choosing Your Method

```mermaid
flowchart TD
    Start([Start]) --> NeedAPI{Need API access?}
    NeedAPI -->|Yes| UseAPI[Use API/SDK]
    UseAPI --> DevLink[See Developers section]
    NeedAPI -->|No| NeedRecurring{Need recurring energy?}
    NeedRecurring -->|Yes| UseSubscriptions[Use Dashboard or Bot subscriptions]
    NeedRecurring -->|No| UseDirect[Use Direct Recharge on tronzap.com]
```

* **Need API access?** Use the [API/SDK](/tronzap/for-developers/tron-energy-api.md) (see Developers section).
* **Need recurring energy?** Use Dashboard or Bot subscriptions.
* **One-time rental?** Use Direct Recharge on [tronzap.com](https://tronzap.com).

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## Need Help?

For support, contact [@tronzap\_support\_bot](https://t.me/tronzap_support_bot) on Telegram.