1. Open Telegram and Search for BotFather
Open the Telegram mobile application, desktop application, or web version.
In the search bar, type:
@BotFather
Look carefully before opening the account. Select the official BotFather account rather than an unofficial account with a similar name.
BotFather is Telegram’s official tool for creating and managing bots.
Creating a Telegram bot starts with BotFather — Telegram’s official tool for building and managing bots. This screenshot shows the initial setup process and essential commands required to create, configure, and manage a Telegram bot.2. Start a Conversation with BotFather
Open the BotFather conversation and select the Start button.
You may also type:
/start
BotFather will display a list of available commands that can be used to create and manage Telegram bots.
3. Create a New Telegram Bot
Type the following command and send it:
/newbot
BotFather will ask you to provide two pieces of information:
Bot display name
This is the name users will see when they open or interact with your bot.
Examples include:
- BotSailor Support Assistant
- ABC Store Customer Care
- Digital Marketing Helper
- My Business Assistant
Your display name does not necessarily have to end with “bot.”
Bot username
Next, BotFather will ask you to choose a unique username.
The username must be available and should end with bot .
Examples:
- ABCSupportBot
- MyStoreAssistantBot
- Semibot
- MarketingHelpBot
If your preferred username is unavailable, try adding your company name, location, service, or another relevant word.
For example:
- ABCStoreBDbot
- ABCOfficialSupportBot
- ABCSalesAssistantBot
Avoid making the username unnecessarily long or difficult to remember.
Setting up a new Telegram bot starts with BotFather’s /newbot command. This screenshot demonstrates the first steps of bot creation, including choosing a bot name and preparing a valid username according to Telegram’s requirements.
4. Copy and Save Your Bot Token
After your bot has been created successfully, BotFather will provide a Bot token.
The token acts like a private password that allows another system, such as BotSailor, to communicate with and control your Telegram bot.
Copy the complete token and save it somewhere secure. You will need it during the BotSailor connection process.
Important security warning
After your bot has been created successfully, BotFather will provide a Bot token.
The token acts like a private password that allows another system, such as BotSailor, to communicate with and control your Telegram bot.
Copy the complete token and save it somewhere secure. You will need it during the BotSailor connection process.
Never publish your bot token on:
- Your website
- Facebook posts
- Public documents
- Screenshots
- Online forums
- Public code repositories
- Shared spreadsheets
Anyone who gains access to the token may be able to control your bot.
If you accidentally expose the token, open BotFather, select the affected bot, and regenerate or revoke the token before continuing.
1. Log In to Your BotSailor Account
Open the official BotSailor website and log in using your account credentials.
After logging in, you will be taken to the BotSailor dashboard.
2. Open the Telegram Connection Section
From the BotSailor dashboard, locate the Connect Account section.
Then select the Telegram option and open Connect Bot .
Depending on dashboard updates, the menu may appear as:
Connect Account → Connect Telegram → Connect Bot
BotSailor’s current documentation describes this section as the location where users can paste their Telegram bot token and connect the bot.
3. Paste Your Telegram Bot Token
Find the field labeled Telegram Bot Token or a similar name.
Paste the complete token you copied from BotFather.
Before continuing, check that:
- No characters are missing
- No extra spaces were added
- You copied the token from the correct bot
- The token has not been revoked
- The bot has not been deleted
4. Select Connect
After pasting the token, click the Connect button.
BotSailor will verify the token and attempt to connect with your Telegram bot.
If the token is valid, your bot should appear in your connected Telegram bot list.
5. Confirm the Connection
Once the connection is successful, review the bot information displayed in BotSailor.
Confirm that the following details are correct:- Bot name
- Telegram username
- Bot profile information
- Connection status
Your Telegram bot is now connected to BotSailor.
Managing a connected Telegram bot through BotSailor provides access to automation tools for creating keyword-based replies, chatbot workflows, AI features, and engagement strategies. This dashboard shows the active “Semibot” account ready for automation setup.
