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How to Create a New Telegram Chatbot

Creating a chatbot on Telegram is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to set up your own bot and start interacting!

What You'll Need Before Starting

  • A Telegram account (mobile app or web)
  • Access to the BotFather bot

Step 1: Install Telegram

  1. Download Telegram: If you haven't already, download and install the Telegram app on your smartphone or access Telegram Web.
  2. Create an Account: Sign up for an account using your phone number.

Step 2: Access the BotFather

  1. Start a Chat with BotFather:
    • Search for @BotFather in the Telegram app or visit BotFather.
    • Click "Start" to begin the interaction with BotFather.

🔗 BotFather Link

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Step 3: Create a New Bot

  1. Send the Command: Type /newbot and send it to BotFather.
  2. Choose a Name: Provide a name for your bot. This is the name that will be displayed in contacts (e.g., "My Awesome Bot").
  3. Choose a Username: Create a unique username for your bot that ends with bot (e.g., example_bot).
    • Note: This username must be unique across all of Telegram.

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Step 4: Get Your Bot Token

  1. Receive the Token: After successfully creating your bot, BotFather will send you a message containing your API Token (a long string of characters).
  2. Save the Token: Keep this token secure. It is the key to controlling and managing your bot.

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Important

Do not share your bot token with anyone. If someone gets your token, they can control your bot. Save it in a secure location.

Tip

Your bot token looks like: 123456789:ABCdefGHIjklMNOpqrsTUVwxyz. You'll need this token to connect your bot to Artifism or other platforms.

Step 5: Start Interacting with Your Bot

  1. Find Your Bot: Search for your bot using its unique username in Telegram.
  2. Start a Chat: Click "Start" in the chat window to send your first message and activate the bot.

✅ Success! You've successfully created your Telegram bot! You can now use the bot token to integrate it with Artifism or other chatbot platforms.

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