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Quick Start on Telegram

Get Fren One up and running in your Telegram community in under 5 minutes!

🚀 Quick Setup​

Important Notes
  • The bot needs admin privileges to function properly
  • Some features require a brief setup period to learn your community
  • Always test new features in a smaller group first

Step 1: Add the Bot​

  1. Open Telegram and search for @FrenOneBot
  2. Start a chat with the bot by clicking "Start"
  3. Approve admin permissions requested by the bot
  4. Add to your group by clicking "Add Bot as Admin"

If you have added the bot as a group member without admin privileges:​

  1. Go to your group settings → "Administrators"
  2. Add @FrenOneBot as an administrator
  3. Enable these permissions:
    • ✅ Delete messages
    • ✅ Ban users
    • ✅ Invite users via Link
    • ✅ Pin messages

Step 2: Configure Basic Settings​

  1. Type /settings in your group chat (or in DM with @FrenOneBot after choosing the group — use /switch / /setchat if the wrong community is selected)
  2. You'll see many options - don't worry, you only need to configure a few basic ones to get started:

Essential Settings to Configure First:

  • 👋 Onboarding → Enable welcome messages and captcha
  • 🛡️ Moderation → Set up basic filters and warnings
  • 🤖 AI → Enable AI spam protection
  • ⚙️ Chat Settings → Set your language

You'll notice that the settings menu shows many more options. You can explore these later as your community grows. For detailed guides on all features, check our complete documentation.

🎯 Essential First Steps​

1. Welcome New Members​

Set up automated welcome messages to greet new joiners:

  • Navigate to Onboarding → Welcome Message
  • Toggle 🟢 Enabled, click Message, then send your customized greeting message
  • Use variables like {user_mention} and {group_name} for personalization

2. Enable Spam Protection​

Activate AI-powered spam detection:

  • Go to AI → Spam Detection
  • Toggle 🟢 Enabled for automatic spam removal
  • Adjust the Actions based on your needs

3. Set Up Captcha​

Protect against bots with verification:

  • Navigate to Onboarding → Captcha
  • Choose a Captcha Type
  • Choose a Mode: select between captcha in the group or via DM
  • Set the Time Limit duration for verification
  • Toggle 🟢 Enabled to begin captcha verification

Onboarding Security​

  • User Blacklist: Navigate to 👋 Onboarding → User Blacklist to block known troublemakers or repetitive spammer usernames.

Moderation Security​

  • Word Blacklist: Go to 🛡️ Moderation → Word Blacklist to add spam words and inappropriate terms
  • Report System: Enable 🛡️ Moderation → Report System for community reporting

🎮 Gamification Quick Start​

Make your community more engaging:

1. Enable XP System:

  • Go to Gamification → XP
  • Toggle 🟢 Enabled to start tracking member activity
  • Set XP rewards for messages, reactions, and participation

2. Create Roles:

  • Navigate to Gamification → Roles
  • Set up progression tiers (Newcomer → Regular → Veteran)
  • Define XP requirements and perks for each role

3. Add Leaderboard:

  • Enable Leaderboard to show top contributors
  • Encourage friendly competition and engagement

🌐 Web3 Integration (Optional)​

For crypto communities, explore our comprehensive Web3 Tools documentation:

Token Gating:

  • Set minimum token requirements for group access
  • Support for multiple blockchain networks
  • Automatic verification of wallet holdings

Price Feeds:

  • Display real-time crypto prices
  • Set up price alerts and notifications

💡 Pro Tips​

Best Practices
  • Start Conservative: Begin with basic settings and gradually add features
  • Regular Updates: Keep your settings updated as your community grows

🆘 Need Help?​

🎉 You're All Set!​

Your Fren One bot is now ready to help manage your community.

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