How to create a new Telegram bot?
- Step 1. Enter @BotFather in the search field and select a bot.
- Step 2. Click "Start" to activate the BotFather bot.
- Step 3. Select or type and send the /newbot command.
- Step 4. Name the bot
Open the Telegram messenger, log in to your account or create a new one.
Step 1. Enter @BotFather in the search field and select a bot.#
![Как создать нового Telegram бота?](/help/media/image_upload/2021/08/04/2021-08-04-232150.png)
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Please note that the official Telegram bot will have a blue confirmation sign next to the name in the form of a checkmark.
Step 2. Click "Start" to activate the BotFather bot.#
![Как создать нового Telegram бота?](/help/media/image_upload/2021/08/04/2021-08-04-232228.png)
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In response, you will receive a list of commands for managing bots.
Step 3. Select or type and send the /newbot command.#
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Step 4. Name the bot#
Bot Name - clients will see this name when communicating with the bot. And the nickname of the bot - you can use it to find the bot in Telegram. The nickname must be unique, not repeat the existing ones in the database, and end with the word "bot".
![Как создать нового Telegram бота?](/help/media/image_upload/2021/08/04/2021-08-04-232729.png)
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After you choose a suitable name, the bot will be created. You will receive a message with a link to the bot t.me/<bot_nickname>, recommendations for setting up an avatar, a description of the bot, and a list of commands for setting up the bot.
To connect a bot to Botifi, you will need a token. Copy the value of the token and proceed to add the bot in the admin panel.
![Как создать нового Telegram бота?](/help/media/image_upload/2021/08/04/2021-08-04-232857.png)
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