# FAQ

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### Account & login

#### Where are my credentials stored?

Boba Agents stores credentials in your OS keychain. That includes macOS Keychain and Windows Credential Manager.

#### Can Boba access my private keys?

Boba Agents never have access to private keys or credentials. Boba Agents will never ask you to paste private keys or credentials. Never share your private keys or credentials with anyone.

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### Installation

#### What do I need to run Boba Agents?

* A terminal (or an IDE terminal).
* Node.js + npm if you install via npm.

#### I installed, but `boba` is not found

* Re-open your terminal.
* Confirm npm global bin is on your `PATH`.
* Reinstall:

```bash
npm install -g @tradeboba/cli
```

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### Trading & safety

#### Why did my trade revert?

Common causes:

* Slippage too low for current volatility.
* Insufficient balance for trade + gas.
* Token has transfer taxes or restricted transfers.

#### How do I reduce slippage and impact?

* Use **limit** when you have a price level.
* Use **TWAP** for larger size.
* Avoid micro-cap tokens with thin liquidity.

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### Getting support

If you’re stuck, join Discord and post:

* your chain
* the exact prompt you used
* the transaction hash (if you have one)
* Screenshots if applicable 

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