# How to edit bot

As a user of our trading platform, you have the flexibility to customize and fine-tune your trading strategies by editing your bots. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of editing a bot, including changing the bot type, adjusting [trading settings](/bot-wizard/trade-settings.md), modifying [genetic algorithm criteria](/bot-wizard/genetic-criterias-and-genetic-algorithm-settings.md) (for Genetic bots), and editing bot [conditions](/bot-wizard/advanced-conditions.md). Let's get started!

**To edit a trading bot, follow these steps:**

1. *Access the Bot Listing Page:* Navigate to the Bot Listing page in our automated system.<br>

   <figure><img src="/files/KtED8mztT0oBu8ts5dWM" alt="Dashboard page"><figcaption><p>Dashboard page</p></figcaption></figure>
2. *Select the Bot:* Choose the bot you want to modify from the available options.<br>

   <figure><img src="/files/CKzJ5t4zOvZqZMOUjwn6" alt="Bot card"><figcaption><p>Bot card</p></figcaption></figure>
3. *Open Bot Settings*: On the bot's detailed page, locate and click on the gear button int Bot setting widget to access the editing page.<br>

   <figure><img src="/files/mJEXsH40Nb4yO1lTxvMU" alt="Edit bot button"><figcaption><p>Edit bot button</p></figcaption></figure>

Once you're on the editing page, you will have various options available for customization and modification, depending on the type of bot:

1. *Bot Type:* Modify the type of bot, such as switching between Custom and Genetic bots.<br>

   <figure><img src="/files/8vBGPL0Mt4HGI5CoBvGT" alt="Bot type "><figcaption><p>Bot type </p></figcaption></figure>
2. *Trading Settings (For Custom Bot):* Customize the trading settings to refine your bot's behavior. This includes adjusting indicators, buy/sell rules, and risk management parameters.<br>

   <figure><img src="/files/ptjR46RhTGslliC3ciId" alt="Bot Trade settings"><figcaption><p>Bot Trade settings</p></figcaption></figure>
3. *Criteria and Genetic Algorithm Settings (For Genetic Bot):* Fine-tune the criteria, criterion power, and genetic algorithm settings to enhance the bot's trading strategy.<br>

   <figure><img src="/files/S5pULR4gaR5QsmdS5wSB" alt="Genetic algorithm settings"><figcaption><p>Genetic algorithm settings</p></figcaption></figure>
4. *Bot Conditions:* Edit the conditions that trigger trade executions. This can include minimum market trades, minimum market volume, bid-ask spread percent, or other predefined conditions.<br>

   <figure><img src="/files/9V82dUM3ipXErW8aMGkD" alt="Bot conditions"><figcaption><p>Bot conditions</p></figcaption></figure>

**Conclusion:**&#x20;

By following these steps, you can easily edit and customize your trading bots in our automated system to align them with your evolving trading requirements. Take advantage of the available options to adjust trading settings, criteria, and conditions for your bots. Always review and test your changes thoroughly before deploying your bot in live trading. Enjoy the power of customization and optimize your trading bots for success in our automated trading system!


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