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 # MultiUser Raffle Bot
 
-This runs a raffle over multiple accounts on Twitch, whenever a team raises $100 on Tiltify.
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+This runs a raffle over multiple accounts on Twitch, whenever a team raises $100 on Tiltify.
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+You will need to run the application first to generate the empty `config.json` file. Fill that in with the correct information and then the application can be used properly.
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