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Getting startedAbout 4 minutes

Connect a Telegram channel

Create the bot in BotFather, make it a channel admin, and save the bot token and channel ID in HighFollower.

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Create the bot

  1. 1

    Open BotFather in Telegram and create a new bot.

  2. 2

    Copy the bot token and keep it safe.

Keep in mind:A bot token works like a password; never send it to anyone or publish it.

Make the bot a channel admin

  1. 1

    Add the bot to the channel you want.

  2. 2

    Give the bot permission to post messages.

  3. 3

    Prepare the channel ID: the public username for public channels, or the numeric ID starting with -100 for private channels.

Save in HighFollower

  1. 1

    From Add account, open the Telegram card.

  2. 2

    Enter the bot token and channel ID in the form.

  3. 3

    Save and check the connection status in the account list.

Note:This connection is used for publishing and scheduling in the Telegram channel.

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