# Telegram Setup ## Video Tutorial {% embed url="" %} {% hint style="warning" %} We've added some new features since we first made this tutorial! Check out our written documentation for the latest we have to offer. {% endhint %} ## Create New Telegram Group 1\) In Telegram, select the *Messages* icon in the upper right hand corner. 2\) Select *New Group* to create your new community. 3\) Add [@collablandbot](https://t.me/collablandbot) to your group. * Search for *collablandbot* in the *Search* bar. * Select the button next to the bot's name. * Select *Next.* ![](https://2139621254-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MDMXUqF_XHceHQODpsR%2F-MEjYD3xL3lizNb6msSg%2F-MEjbOPcGpl5CT_lb0Br%2Ffind-collabbot.png?alt=media\&token=797a9f4e-0d39-4fa8-9a63-4e6ac2bc0370) 4\) Add a name for your new group 5\) *Optional:* Add a picture for your group icon by selecting the Camera icon. 6\) Select *Create*. 7\) Move onto [Configure Your Group Settings](#configure-your-group-settings). ## Configure Your Group Settings You'll need to make sure your group is set up to use the Collab.Land bot by editing your Group Settings. If you have an existing Telegram group, start here. 1\) Access your group settings by selecting your group icon in the upper right hand corner of the menu bar. 2\) Select *Edit.* 3\) Set your group as a Super Group and allow all new group members who join to see the full message history. 4\) Select *Chat History for New Members* 5\) Select *Visible* option ![](https://2139621254-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MDMXUqF_XHceHQODpsR%2F-MEjYD3xL3lizNb6msSg%2F-MEjaTpCTrrJMUz9Xwui%2Fchat-history-members.png?alt=media\&token=516779bc-9d45-4366-9448-22d7fc6b471c) 6\) Select *Done* to save. 7\) Add [@collablandbot](https://t.me/collablandbot) to your group as an admin. Access group settings by repeating steps 1 - 2 above. 8\) Select *Administrators.* 9\) Select *Add Admin*. ![](https://2139621254-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MDMXUqF_XHceHQODpsR%2F-MEjYD3xL3lizNb6msSg%2F-MEjaFHBph-BeBMmtIoj%2Fadd-admin.png?alt=media\&token=3d9c1045-f4cb-4776-940c-e7e8cf3bbddc) 10\) Select Collab.Land bot. The bot should have these settings enabled: ![](https://2139621254-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MDMXUqF_XHceHQODpsR%2F-MEjYD3xL3lizNb6msSg%2F-MEjadCf88KgiW5UyjxS%2Fcollabot-settings.png?alt=media\&token=c29d910a-9d78-40f2-a6dd-65b1ee3c9f87) 11\) Select *Done* to save. ## Verify Wallet and Link to Group To leverage the Collab.Land bot, you will have to link your wallet to your group. For administrators, this is so your community can use Collab.Land features listed in the Admin Functions section. For members, this is so you can access Airdrops and Token Permissioned Chat. {% hint style="warning" %} For best results, make sure you are on your Telegram desktop app to complete these steps and you have already [downloaded and setup MetaMask](https://collab-land.gitbook.io/collab-land/wallets/metamask#download-and-install). {% endhint %} 1\) You should see the Verify with Metamask button displayed by the bot. ![](https://2139621254-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MDMXUqF_XHceHQODpsR%2F-MEjYD3xL3lizNb6msSg%2F-MEjcb4SVNbr51N--KJc%2Fglobal-verify-with-metamask.png?alt=media\&token=67284c18-07ea-41e9-9412-44db204fff37) 2\) Select *Verify with Metamask* button. 3\) A new window or tab will pop up in your browser to check whether you have MetaMask installed. You should then see a Confirm button to link Metamask. ![](https://2139621254-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MDMXUqF_XHceHQODpsR%2F-MEjYD3xL3lizNb6msSg%2F-MEjY_DowaP0-rC9wkqY%2Fconfirm-metamask.png?alt=media\&token=c49aa599-28be-4a88-a25f-d5a37af820f5) 4\) Select the *Confirm button.* 5\) When the wallet is successfully linked, an All done! message will appear in the browser window. 6\) You will also receive a message from [@collablandbot](https://t.me/collablandbot) verifying your wallet address. ## Admin Functions You are now ready to start all the fun with your community! Head over to [Administering Your Group](https://collab-land.gitbook.io/collab-land/bots/telegram/telegram-administering-your-group) for more info on setting up [Airdrops](https://collab-land.gitbook.io/collab-land/bots/telegram-administering-your-group#airdrop-hyperdrive) and [Token Permissioned Chats](https://collab-land.gitbook.io/collab-land/bots/telegram-administering-your-group#token-permissioned-chat)! --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://collab-land.gitbook.io/collab-land/bots/telegram.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. 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