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How to Set Up Filters in Telegram Groups

Step-by-step guide: How to Set Up Filters in Telegram Groups. Easy to follow with screenshots and examples.

Filters auto-reply when a keyword appears in any message. Different from notes (manual recall) and auto-reply (rule-based reply): filters are best for community FAQ keywords.

Prerequisites

  • Bot in chat.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    /filter price -> reply text

    When any message contains "price", the bot replies with the configured text.

    /filter price See pricing: https://www.botwave.online/pricing
  2. 2

    /filters

    List active filters.

  3. 3

    /stop keyword

    Remove a filter.

Expected result

Common questions auto-answered without manual intervention.

Common pitfalls

  • Too many filters = spammy chat. Cap at ~10.

Frequently asked questions

Regex support?

Yes via /filter --regex.

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