How to Add BotSailor Bot to Telegram Groups

Introduction

If you want to manage your Telegram group using BotSailor’s smart automation tools, the first step is to add the bot to your Telegram group and make it an admin. Once the bot is added, BotSailor provides powerful tools for group management, moderation, broadcasting, and more—all through the Telegram: Group Manager module.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the complete setup process: from creating a Telegram group, adding the BotSailor bot, verifying its functionality, and configuring message filtering.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Create a Telegram Group

  1. Open Telegram and click the blue “+” (Create) button.

  2. Choose New Group from the options.

  3. Select members you want to add and click the Next button.

  4. Give your group a name, set a profile picture, and click Create.

✅ Your Telegram group is now ready.

Step 2: Add the Bot to the Group

  1. Open the group and click on the group name at the top.

  2. From the right sidebar, click the Add Member icon (person with a +).

  3. In the search field, type the bot’s username (e.g., @Botsailorzzzz_bot).

  4. Select the bot and click Add.

✅ The bot will now appear in the group’s member list.

Step 3: Promote the Bot as Admin

  1. Click on the Members section of the group.

  2. Find the bot from the list, click the three-dot menu next to it.

  3. Select Promote to admin.

  4. Enable necessary admin rights (like delete messages, manage users, etc.) and confirm.

✅ This step is essential—without admin rights, the bot cannot function properly.

Step 4: Test the Bot

  1. In the group chat, type the command or trigger word (e.g., start).

  2. The bot will respond with its welcome or configured message.

  3. If applicable, click the Go to Website button or other action buttons.

✅ This confirms that the bot is correctly integrated and active.

Step 5: Configure Group Filtering Rules in BotSailor

  1. Go to your BotSailor Dashboard → Telegram: Group Manager.

  2. Select the connected group from the list.

  3. Click Filtering Message.

You can now configure:

  • ✅ Filter Types:

    • Remove bot commands

    • Remove messages containing links, images, voice, stickers, GIFs, documents

    • Remove forwarded messages with media or links

  • ✅ Set Restriction Duration:

    • Define how long a member will be restricted for breaking rules (e.g., 15 minutes/hours/days)

  • ✅ Keyword Surveillance:

    • Add keywords like “Promotion”, “Sales” that will trigger auto-deletion or restriction

    • Enable keyword monitoring with a simple toggle

  • ✅ Click Save to apply changes.

Conclusion

Integrating the BotSailor bot into your Telegram group unlocks advanced automation and control. From auto-filtering to keyword-based restrictions, BotSailor helps you maintain a clean, professional group with minimal manual effort. Once set up, everything from live chat support to broadcast messaging can be managed via the BotSailor dashboard.

 

FAQs

What permissions does the bot need as an admin?

The bot must be able to delete messages, ban/mute users, manage messages, and read group content to function fully within BotSailor.

How do I know the bot is working?

Simply send the bot’s trigger keyword (like start) in the group. If properly set up, it will reply with a welcome message or a defined action.

Can I manage multiple groups with the same bot?

Yes. You can add the same BotSailor bot to multiple groups and manage them independently through the Telegram Group Manager.

Will the filtering rules apply to group admins too?

Not by default. However, you can enable the “Filter Message Apply for Admin” toggle to enforce filters on admins as well.

What if I want to allow links but block forwarded messages?

BotSailor lets you configure each type of filter separately. You can allow or block links, forwarded messages, images, and more as per your needs.

What should I do if the bot doesn’t respond to messages in the group?

Make sure:

  • The bot is added and promoted as an admin in the group.

  • The bot has permission to read and manage messages.

  • The group is connected and visible inside the Telegram Group Manager of BotSailor.

  • You’ve used the correct trigger keyword.

Can I disable the “User joined” or “User left” system messages in the group?

Yes. Go to Filtering Message settings in BotSailor and enable the toggles to delete “User Joined” or “User Left” service messages.

Is it possible to schedule content or announcements in Telegram groups?

Yes. Using the Send Message section of Telegram Group Manager in BotSailor, you can create and schedule group message campaigns with specific time and timezone settings.

How does keyword surveillance work?

When enabled, the system will monitor messages for predefined keywords (e.g., “spam”, “promotion”, etc.) and automatically take action (like deleting the message or restricting the user for a defined duration).

Can I customize the restriction duration for rule violations?

Absolutely. You can specify how long a user should be muted or restricted (in minutes, hours, or days) when they violate any of the filtering rules.

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