How to add a bot on Telegram

One feature that stands out in the popular instant messaging application Telegram is the option to use bots in group chats. Its purpose is essentially to improve the Telegram experience through convenience and entertainment. If you’re a supergroup admin and want to know how to add a bot, we’ve covered the steps in this article.

We will add bots to chat groups across different operating systems, learn more about their usefulness and how they differ from human members in chats. Additionally, our FAQ includes how to create your own unique bot.

How to add bots on Telegram?

A Telegram bot is a third-party application that is used to enhance its functionality by performing specific functions, following instructions, and interacting with other members. The following sections are the steps to add a bot to a supergroup.

Add a bot to a supergroup chat using an iPhone

1. Launch the Telegram application.
   
2. At the bottom of the screen, click the Contacts icon.
   
3. At the top of the screen, click the search bar.
   
4. Type the name of the bot you want to add @[botname].
   
5. Click on the bot’s name to display it in the chat.
   
6. From the top right corner of the chat window, select the bot’s profile picture.
   
7. Locate and select the “Add to Group” option under the “Send Message” option to access a list of groups to add members to.
   
8. Select the group you want to add the bot to.
   
9. Click “Yes” to confirm.

Add a bot to a supergroup chat using an Android

1. Launch the Telegram application.
   
2. At the bottom of the screen, click the Contacts icon.
3. At the top of the screen, click the search bar.
   
4. Type the name of the bot you want to add @[botname].
   
5. Click on the bot’s name to display it in the chat.
   
6. From the top right corner of the chat window, select the bot’s profile picture.
   
7. Locate and select the “Add to Group” option below the “Send Message” option to access a list of groups to add members to.
   
8. Select the group you want to add the bot to.
   
9. Click “Yes” to confirm.

Add a bot to a supergroup chat using Mac

1. Navigate to the “Applications” folder to locate and launch the Telegram app.
   
2. In the search text field in the top left corner of the screen, enter the name of the bot you want to add.
   
3. Press the return key to get a list of bot search results that match your query.
4. Click on the bot you want to add to the group; the bot will open and display on the right.
5. To open the bot profile, select the bot name at the top of the window.
   
6. Towards the top right corner of the window, select the “Add to Group” option.
7. Select which supergroup you want to add to the bot.
   
8. Click “OK” to confirm.

Add a bot to a supergroup chat using Windows 10

1. Navigate to the Windows menu to locate and launch the Telegram application.
   
2. In the search text field in the top left corner of the screen, enter the name of the bot you want to add.
   
3. Press the return key to get a list of bot search results that match your query.
4. Click on the bot you want to add to the group; the bot will open and display on the right.
   
5. To open the bot profile, select the bot name at the top of the window.
   
6. Towards the top right corner of the window, select the “Add to Group” option.
   
7. Select which supergroup you want to add the bot to.
   
8. Click “OK” to confirm.

Benefits of robots

Using bots on Telegram can be practical:

• Bots can be used as virtual assistants to provide weather forecasts, alerts, translation and other administrative services.
• Bots can deliver relevant content by providing personalized news and notifications as soon as they are available.
• Accept payments for goods and services. The Bot Payment API is a free platform where sellers can receive payments from Telegram users.
• Bots can help create social connections by connecting people who want to chat based on mutual interests or proximity.
• Bots can integrate with other services such as YouTube and Music bots for additional entertainment.
• Bots offer single-player and multiplayer games, from simple puzzles to real-time strategy games.

How are bots different from humans?

The following are differences between human members and bots on Telegram:

• For bots running in private mode, once added to a group, they will not receive messages previously sent to the group.
• They have limited cloud storage, so the server quickly deletes older processed messages.
• Bots cannot start conversations with people. They must be added to a group or a user must message them first.
• Your username will always end in “bot.”
• Your label is displayed as “bot” with no last viewed time or online status information available.

BotParent

“BotFather is the only robot that rules them all.”

BotFather is the bot used to create new bots and manage existing ones through Telegram. To contact BotFather, you can search for him with the username @Botfather or navigate to https://telegram.me/botfather to start a conversation. BotFather will be presented and a “Home” button will be available for you to respond.

Additional FAQs

How to eliminate bots on Telegram?

To remove a Telegram bot from your conversations list via Android:

Note: Deleting a bot will also delete the conversation.

1. Launch the Telegram application.

2. Press and hold the bot name to display a menu at the bottom of the screen.

3. Select “Delete and stop”.

4. Click “OK” to confirm.

1. Launch the Telegram application.

2. Locate the bot you want to delete and swipe left in the conversation.

3. Click the “Delete” icon from the set of icons that slide in from the right.

4. Select “Delete and Stop” from the option displayed at the bottom of the screen.

How to add a bot to a Telegram group?

To add a bot to a group chat using an Android or iPhone device:

1. Launch the Telegram application.

2. At the bottom of the screen, click the Contacts icon.

3. At the top of the screen, click the search bar.

4. Type the name of the bot you want to add @[botname].

5. Click the bot name to display it in the chat.

6. From the top right corner of the chat window, select the bot’s profile picture.

7. Locate and select the “Add to Group” option below the “Send Message” option to access a list of groups to add members to.

8. Select the group you want to add the bot to.

9. Click “Yes” to confirm.

To add a bot to a group chat using a Mac or PC:

1. Navigate to the Applications folder (Mac) or Windows menu (PC) to locate and launch the Telegram app.

2. In the search field in the upper left corner of the screen, enter the name of the bot you want to add.

3. Press the return key to get a list of bot search results that match your query.

4. Click on the bot you want to add to the group; the bot will open and display on the right.

5. To open the bot profile, select the bot name at the top of the window.

6. Towards the top right corner of the window, select the “Add to Group” option.

7. Select which supergroup you want to add the bot to.

8. Click “OK” to confirm.

How to create a new Telegram bot?

1. First, start a conversation with BotFather by searching for him with the username @Botfather or by navigating to https://telegram.me/botfather.

2. Then enter and send the command “/newbot.“

3. BotFather will ask you for a name and username. Provide a friendly name and a unique username.

· BotFather will generate an authorization token.

4. Copy the token to your clipboard and navigate to the “Channels” section of your bot via the Azure portal and then click “Telegram”.

5. Paste the authorization token into the “Access Token” field and then “Save”.

· Your bot is now created successfully; single and ready to socialize with other Telegram members.

· Enable “inline queries” so that users can call your bot by entering their username and query in any chat.

· Review the Bot API Manual to find out what you can teach your bot to do.

Telegram’s little virtual assistants

AI-inspired bots on Telegram are used to enhance the messaging experience by essentially performing administrative tasks, connecting people, and providing entertainment. Bots in messaging apps have become increasingly common and the option to use them is available through several popular apps.

Now that you know how to add a bot to a chat, create a bot, and other bot information; Do you think the bot did a great job of improving your experience? How did the bot serve the group? Did it work as expected? Let us know what you think in general about the use of bots in messaging apps in the comments section below.