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Connecting Telegram

Set up your Telegram bot and connect it to Gruplix for group management.

Prerequisites

  • A Telegram account
  • A Gruplix account with at least one space created
  • Access to create bots through BotFather

Step 1: Create a Bot with BotFather

Open Telegram and search for @BotFather. Start a conversation and send the command:

/newbot

Follow the prompts to:

  1. Choose a display name for your bot
  2. Choose a unique username (must end in "bot")
  3. Copy the API token provided by BotFather

Keep your token safe!

Never share your bot token publicly. Gruplix stores it encrypted with AES-256-GCM.

Step 2: Connect to Gruplix

In Gruplix, navigate to your space and click Add Platform → Telegram. Paste your bot token in the field provided and click Connect.

Step 3: Add Bot to Groups

Add your bot to the Telegram groups you want to manage:

  1. Open the Telegram group
  2. Go to Group Settings → Add Members
  3. Search for your bot username and add it
  4. Make the bot an administrator

Ready to Go!

Your Telegram groups will now appear in Gruplix. The bot will sync members and enable messaging features.

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