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⚡ Getting Started

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. Add to your group by clicking "Add to Group"

Step 2: Grant Admin Permissions​

For Fren One to work properly, it needs 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
    • ✅ Pin messages
    • ✅ Manage video chats (optional)

Step 3: Configure Basic Settings​

  1. Type /settings in your group chat
  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

Advanced Settings Available: 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} and {chat} for personalization

2. Enable Spam Protection​

Activate AI-powered spam detection:

  • Go to AI → Spam Detection
  • Toggle 🟢 Enabled for automatic spam removal for "New Users". Note that the definition of a "New User" can be adjusted under Chat Settings → New User Definition.
  • Adjust the Actions based on your community needs

3. Set Up Captcha​

Protect against bots with verification:

  • Navigate to Onboarding → Captcha
  • Choose a Captcha Type
  • 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

Moderation Security​

  • Word Blacklist: Go to 🛡️ Moderation → Word Blacklist to add spam words and inappropriate terms
  • Triggers: Set up 🛡️ Moderation → Triggers for automated responses to defined commands
  • 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 🟢 ON 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 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 access
  • Support for multiple blockchain networks
  • Automatic verification of wallet holdings

Price Feeds:

  • Display real-time crypto prices
  • Set up price alerts and notifications
  • Track your community token performance

💡 Pro Tips​

Best Practices
  • Start Conservative: Begin with basic settings and gradually add features
  • Monitor Activity: Check the dashboard regularly for insights
  • Community Feedback: Ask members about their experience with the bot
  • 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. The AI will learn from your community's patterns and become more effective over time.

Next Steps:

Setup taking longer than expected? Check our troubleshooting guide or contact our support team.