Telegram BotGeneral

/start

Initialize the bot and get a welcome message with quick-start instructions. This is the first command you run after adding the bot to your group.

Syntax

/start

Examples

1/start in a private chat with the bot
2Add bot to group, then /start

Permissions

Everyone

Use Cases

  • Setting up the bot for the first time
  • Getting help and instructions

Related Commands

/help

Show available commands and categories.

/ping

Check bot response time and status.

/pin

Pin a message in group chat.

/promote

Promote user to group admin.

/demote

Remove admin rights from user.

/poll

Create interactive polls in groups.

Try /start now

Create a bot via @BotFather, paste the token in BotWave, and go.

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