# Connecting Telegram Bot

**1. Find BotFather**\
Open Telegram and search for **@BotFather** — this is the official Telegram bot used to create and manage all other bots.

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**2. Start the Creation Process**\
Send the **/start** command to BotFather.\
Then send **/newbot** to begin creating a new bot.

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**3. Choose a Name and Username**\
BotFather will ask you to choose a name for your bot. This is the display name users will see (you can change it later).\
Next, choose a **unique username** for your bot.\
It must end with **bot** (e.g., MyCoolBot, SalonHelperBot, Rewards\_Bot).

**4. Get the Token**\
After creation, BotFather will provide an **API token** — this is a unique key used to connect your bot to your system or application.\
Save this token securely.

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**5. Connect the Bot**\
Use your token to connect the bot inside your app or integration settings.