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Welcome and Goodbye Messages

Set up automatic welcome and goodbye messages for group members. Customize with variables.

Welcome and Goodbye Messages

Setting a Welcome Message

WhatsApp: !welcome Welcome to the group, {name}! Please read the pinned rules.

Telegram Bot: /welcome Hey {name}, welcome to {group}! We have {count} members.

Telegram Userbot: .setwelcome Welcome {name}!

Available Variables

  • {name} - New member's name
  • {group} - Group name (Telegram only)
  • {count} - Member count (Telegram only)

Disabling Welcome Messages

  • WhatsApp: !welcome off
  • Telegram: /welcome off
  • Userbot: .rmwelcome

Setting a Goodbye Message

  • WhatsApp: !goodbye Bye {name}, we'll miss you!
  • Telegram: /goodbye {name} has left the chat.

Tips

  • Keep welcome messages short and useful
  • Include a link to group rules
  • Mention the command prefix so new members know how to use the bot
  • For Telegram, combine with CAPTCHA for spam protection
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