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💬 Welcome Message

The Welcome Message feature allows you to automatically greet new members when they join your Telegram community. This helps create a welcoming atmosphere and provides important information to newcomers.

Overview​

When enabled, the Fren One bot will automatically send a customized welcome message whenever a new member joins your chat. This message can include:

  • Custom text and formatting
  • Community rules and guidelines
  • Links to important resources
  • Mentions of the new member
  • Interactive buttons for quick actions

Configuration​

To set up welcome messages:

  1. Use the /settings command in your chat
  2. Navigate to 👋 Onboarding → 💬 Welcome Message
  3. Toggle the feature 🟢 ON to enable welcome messages
  4. Customize your welcome message content

Message Customization​

You can customize your welcome message with:

  • Plain text: Simple welcome text
  • Markdown formatting: Bold, italic, code formatting
  • User mentions (variables): Use {name} to mention the new member
  • Group name: Use {group} to include the chat name
Example Welcome Message
Welcome to {group}, {name}! 👋

Please read our community guidelines and don't hesitate to ask questions.

Enjoy your stay! 🎉

Advanced Options​

Buttons​

  • New Button: Add buttons to the welcome message. Send the new button in the following format:
Label | URL

Mode​

  • Direct Message: The welcome message will be sent to the user in direct message (only recommended with CAPTCHA completion via direct message).
  • Main chat: The welcome message will be sent to the user in the main chat.

Deletion Mode​

  • After a set amount of time: The welcome message is deleted after the amount of time entered.
  • On next user join: The welcome message is deleted upon sending a new one.
  • Do not delete: The welcome message is not deleted.

Best Practices​

Effective Welcome Messages
  • Keep messages concise but informative
  • Include essential community rules
  • Add links to important channels or resources
  • Use a friendly, welcoming tone
  • Consider your community's language and culture
Avoid Spam
  • Don't make welcome messages too long
  • Avoid excessive formatting or emojis
  • Consider auto-deletion for busy chats
  • Test with different user scenarios

Troubleshooting​

Welcome messages not appearing?

  • Ensure the bot has admin privileges
  • Check that the feature is toggled 🟢 ON
  • Verify the bot can send messages in the chat

Messages appearing for bots?

  • The bot automatically filters out other bots
  • Only real users will trigger welcome messages

Formatting not working?

  • Use standard Telegram markdown formatting
  • Test your message template before deploying
  • Check for syntax errors in custom variables