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How to Moderate Telegram Groups

Step-by-step guide: How to Moderate Telegram Groups. Easy to follow with screenshots and examples.

Telegram moderation = anti-spam + anti-link + anti-flood + locks (restrict media types) + admin-only commands.

Prerequisites

  • Bot in group as admin with appropriate permissions ticked.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Enable anti-spam: /antispam on

    /antispam on
  2. 2

    Enable anti-link: /antilink on

  3. 3

    Set locks: /locks photo off

    Restrict media types in chat (photos, videos, voice notes, stickers).

  4. 4

    Configure warning ladder

    Same as WhatsApp side.

Expected result

Robust group moderation across all major spam vectors.

Frequently asked questions

Captcha for joins?

Configured separately in Welcome settings.

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