Create a Telegram Bot with BotFather
Use the official BotFather account to create a Telegram bot, choose a username, configure profile details and obtain the bot token.
Overview
Search Aliases: /newbot, Telegram BotFather, create bot username, Telegram bot token
PROVIDER-SIDE STEPS
- Open Telegram.
- Open the verified @BotFather account: https://t.me/BotFather.
- Choose Start.
- Send /newbot.
- Enter the public display name, such as Islamabad Learning Centre Assistant.
- Enter an available username that follows Telegram's bot naming rules and normally ends in bot.
- BotFather creates the bot.
- Copy the bot token and store it securely.
- Use /setdescription to add a clear description where required.
- Use /setabouttext for the short profile text where required.
- Use /setuserpic to add an approved logo.
- Use /setcommands to define supported commands such as start, help, services or agent.
- Open the bot profile and review the public information.
SECURITY
Anyone with the bot token may be able to act as the bot. Never place it in a screenshot, source code, Google Doc, public repository or ordinary support ticket. If exposed, use BotFather to revoke or regenerate the token.
COMMON ISSUES & SOLUTIONS
| Username is unavailable | Choose another unique username. |
|---|---|
| Username is rejected | Follow Telegram's length and bot-suffix rules. |
| Wrong BotFather account | Confirm the verified @BotFather username. |
| Token was exposed | Revoke or regenerate it before connecting Wemblo. |
Official links
BotFather: https://t.me/BotFather
Telegram Bots: https://core.telegram.org/bots
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