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Creating a Telegram Bot with BotFather

Introduction

In this guide, you'll learn how to create a Telegram bot using BotFather, the official Telegram bot for managing other bots. You'll set up your bot and get the necessary token to start developing your bot.

Prerequisites

  • A Telegram account.
  • The Telegram app installed on your device or access to Telegram Web.

Steps to Create a Bot

Step 1: Start a Chat with BotFather

  1. Open the Telegram app or website.
  2. Search for BotFather or navigate to t.me/botfather.
  3. Click on the Start button or send /start to initiate a conversation with BotFather.

Step 2: Create a New Bot

  1. Send the command /newbot to BotFather.
  2. BotFather will prompt you to choose a name for your bot. The name can be anything you like.
  3. Next, you will need to select a username for your bot. The username must end with the word "bot" (e.g., examplebot).

Step 3: Get Your Bot Token

After successfully creating your bot, BotFather will provide you with a token. This token is important as it will be used to authenticate your bot and connect it to the Telegram API.

  • Example response from BotFather:

    Done! Congratulations on your new bot. You will find it at t.me/examplebot.
You can now add a description, about section, and profile picture for your bot.
Use this token to access the HTTP API:
123456789:ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

You have successfully created a Telegram bot using BotFather! For further development, check the Telegram Bot API documentation.

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