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# Telegram Stars

#### 1. Open Telegram

First, open the Telegram app on your device.

#### 2. Open the Dogizen Game

In Telegram, locate and open the Dogizen game.

#### 3. Find the Buy Button

At the bottom bar of the game screen, you’ll see a menu. On the far-right side, there is a **Buy** button with a gold bar logo.\
Click this **Buy** button to proceed.

#### 4. View the Buy DOGIZ Page

Once you click the **Buy** button, you will be taken to the **Buy DOGIZ** page. Here, you’ll see important information such as:

* The total amount raised so far.
* The current presale stage.
* The current price of $DOGIZ.

#### 5. Enter the Amount You Want to Spend

Below the informational section, you’ll see the **Amount to Pay** field.

* In the bar with a star icon, type in the number of Telegram stars you want to spend.
* Below this, you will see:
  * **Conversion Amount**: The amount you are spending in stars.
  * **Dollar Equivalent (USD)**: How much you’re paying in dollars.
  * **$DOGIZ Tokens**: The amount of $DOGIZ tokens you will receive.

#### 6. Choose Your Payment Method

Now you can choose how you want to pay for your $DOGIZ tokens:

* **Option 1**: Pay with Telegram Stars.
* **Option 2**: Pay with Crypto (recommended to avoid additional fees).\
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  **Option 1: Pay with Telegram Stars**

  > **Note**: If you pay with Telegram Stars, there is a 30% additional fee added by Google Play or Apple Store. Unfortunately, we cannot control this, which is why we recommend using the **Crypto** option to avoid this fee.

  **6.1. Click the BUY $DOGIZ Button**

  Click the yellow button labeled **BUY $DOGIZ**.

  **6.2. Review the Transaction Details**

  A new box will pop up showing you:

  * The number of stars you are using.
  * The dollar amount equivalent.
  * The number of $DOGIZ tokens you will receive.

  **6.3. Click Continue**

  Click the yellow **Continue** button to proceed.

  **6.4. Wait for Processing**

  At the top of the screen, you’ll see a bar with a rocket icon indicating that the transaction is being processed. It may take a few seconds.

  **6.5. Confirm Your Purchase**

  After processing, Dogizen will ask you to confirm your purchase.\
  Click the **Confirm** button (blue bar) to complete your purchase.

  **6.6. If You Don’t Have Enough Stars**

  If you don’t already have enough Telegram stars:

  * You will be prompted to purchase more.
  * Select the amount of stars you need to top up. It will show how many stars are needed to complete the transaction.
  * If the correct amount is not displayed, you can use the dropdown menu for **Show More Options**.

  **6.7. Review Your Stars Purchase**

  Once you’ve selected the stars you need:

  * The cost will be shown in your local currency.
  * You can use **Apple Pay** on iOS or **Google Pay** on Android to complete the purchase.

  **6.8. Confirm Payment**

  You will be asked to confirm your payment by entering your Apple Store or Google Play password.

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  Alternatively you always have the option to also select from the below options: <br>

  * **a. Debit Card**
  * **b. Credit Card**
  * **c. Apple Pay**
  * **d. Google Pay**

  You can pay with any of these options depending on your device and stored payment methods.

  Once you have confirmed, you will receive a notification confirming the successful purchase of your stars.

  You may need to restart the Dogizen app inside Telegram and begin the purchase process again. Don’t worry—this should take less than a minute! Stars are speedy Telegram travellers.\
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  The Screen will now show your purchase and the amount of $DOGIZ tokens you own. \
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  We will release more information in how to claim your $DOGIZ once the presale ends.&#x20;