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# Setting Up Engage Telegram

## **Step 1: Open the Bot on Telegram**

Click the button below to open the bot directly in Telegram. This will take you to the chat with **@TheEngage\_bot**.

[**Start Chat with @TheEngage\_bot**](https://t.me/TheEngage_bot)

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## **Step 2: Start the Bot**

Once you're in the chat, click the **Start** button at the bottom of the screen.\
This initializes the bot and allows it to start interacting with you.

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## **Step 3: Send the `/setup` Command**

1. After clicking **Start**, type or select `/setup` from the menu.
2. The bot will guide you through the process of adding **@TheEngage\_bot** to your Telegram group.

**What Happens After `/setup`?**

* The bot will prompt you to **invite it to your Telegram group**.
* Once invited, **@TheEngage\_bot** will automatically send a direct message (DM) to the group's admins.
  * This DM will contain a link to the **Admin Panel** for managing the group settings.

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#### **Managing All Your Groups**

* To view all the groups where you are an admin and **@TheEngage\_bot** is set up, use the `/settings` command.
* This will provide a list of groups and quick links to access their respective admin panels.