How to set gas priority fees on a Solana Telegram sniper bot

22 September 2026

To set gas priority fees on a Solana Telegram sniper bot, you adjust two parameters - the compute unit price (priority fee) and the compute unit limit - directly in the bot's settings menu or commands, typically before launching a trade. Priority fees determine how much extra you pay per compute unit to incentivize validators, while the limit caps how many compute units your transaction can consume. Getting these right means your transaction lands in the right block without overpaying.

Understanding priority fees on Solana

Solana transactions pay a base fee (currently 0.000005 SOL per signature) plus an optional priority fee. The priority fee is calculated as:

• Compute unit price (in microlamports per compute unit, where 1 lamport = 1,000,000 microlamports)
• Multiplied by the compute unit limit (the maximum compute units your transaction uses, default often 200,000)

Your total priority fee = (compute unit price × compute unit limit) / 1,000,000 lamports. Higher total priority fees make your transaction more attractive to validators, especially during network congestion.

Where to find the settings in a Telegram sniper bot

Most Solana sniper bots on Telegram expose priority fee controls through:

• A settings menu triggered by commands like /settings, /config, or /gas
• Inline buttons in the trade interface after you select a token
• Direct commands such as /setpriority followed by a number

Common bot examples include Maestro, Solana Sniper, and Banana Gun, though each uses slightly different labels. Look for fields named “Priority Fee,” “Gas,” “Compute Price,” or “Jito Tip” (some bots route through Jito for MEV protection).

Step-by-step: setting priority fees

1. Open the bot’s settings

Type /settings or tap the settings button in the bot’s main menu. If the bot uses a separate gas menu, try /gas or /fees.

2. Set the compute unit price

You’ll see a field for “Priority Fee” or “Compute Price.” This is expressed in SOL or lamports - check the label. Common values:

• Low priority (0.0001 - 0.0005 SOL): Enough during quiet periods
• Medium priority (0.001 - 0.005 SOL): Typical for memecoin launches with moderate competition
• High priority (0.01 - 0.05+ SOL): For sniper attempts on hyped tokens where blocks fill instantly

Enter your desired value. If the bot asks for microlamports (1 SOL = 1,000,000,000 microlamports), use a converter tool or the bot’s built-in calculator.

3. Set the compute unit limit

Some bots let you cap compute units (e.g., 100,000 to 1,400,000). The default is usually 200,000. Increasing the limit lets your transaction do more work (useful for complex swaps), but also increases the total priority fee if you keep the same compute unit price. Most sniper trades don’t need more than 200,000 - 400,000 units.

4. Save and test with a small trade

After applying settings, send a test transaction with a tiny amount (e.g., 0.01 SOL) to verify the bot uses your parameters. Check the transaction on Solscan or SolanaFM to see the actual priority fee paid.

Adjusting for network conditions

Priority fees are not static. During high congestion - like a major token launch - you may need to increase the compute unit price. Many bots include a dynamic fee mode that automatically adjusts based on recent block activity. Enable this if available; it saves you from manually guessing.

To estimate a reasonable fee before a trade:

• Check recent transactions for the token using a block explorer
• Look at the “Priority Fee” field on successful buys in the same block
• Use a third-party tool like Solana Priority Fee Tracker (web-based) to see current median fees

Common mistakes

• Setting the price too high: Overpaying for priority can eat into profits, especially on small trades. A 0.01 SOL priority fee on a 0.1 SOL trade is a 10% cost.
• Setting the price too low: Your transaction may never land, especially during a snipe race. The bot might return “Transaction not confirmed” or “Blockhash expired.”
• Misunderstanding units: Entering 0.001 when the bot expects microlamports could mean a fee of 0.000000001 SOL - too low to confirm.
• Ignoring the compute unit limit: A low limit with a high price can still result in a small total fee, failing to prioritize your tx.

When to use Jito tips instead

Some Telegram bots offer a “Jito Tip” option, which sends your transaction through Jito’s MEV-protected block engine. This is a separate fee (paid in SOL) that bypasses the public mempool. Jito tips are often more reliable for sniping because they guarantee inclusion in the next block slot, but they cost extra (typically 0.001 - 0.01 SOL per transaction). If your bot supports both, use Jito tips for high-stakes snipes and standard priority fees for routine trades.

Testing and iterating

No single fee works for all conditions. Start with a medium priority (0.002 - 0.005 SOL) and a 200,000 compute unit limit. After each trade, review whether it confirmed quickly. If not, increase the priority fee by 50 - 100% for the next attempt. If it confirms instantly and you feel you overpaid, reduce it. Over a few trades, you’ll develop a sense for the current network state.

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