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# How do I create or import another strategy into Zess?

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There are several ways to create a new strategy in Zess:

a) Create a New Strategy

b) Import an Existing Strategy

c) Copy an Existing Strategy

## a) Create a New Strategy

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#### Go to the **Strategy** page.

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#### Click the **+ (Add Strategy)** button.

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#### Enter a name for your strategy.

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#### Configure each section

* AI Prompt
* Entry and exit rules
* Risk management settings
* Indicators
* Trading parameters
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#### Scroll to top to save your strategy when you're finished.

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## b) Import an Existing Strategy

If you already have a strategy file, you can import it into Zess.

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#### Go to the **Strategy** page.

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#### Click **Import Strategy**.

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#### Select your strategy file.

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#### Modify settings as needed

Once imported, you can modify any of the settings to suit your trading style.
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## c) Copy an Existing Strategy

If you'd like to use one of your current strategies as a starting point:

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#### Go to the **Market** page.

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#### Find the strategy you want to duplicate.

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#### Click the **Copy Strategy** icon.

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#### Rename and update the duplicate

A duplicate of the strategy will be created. Rename it and make any changes you wish.
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Copying a strategy is often the quickest way to experiment with new ideas without changing your original strategy.
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