Quick Start Guide
Get BeefyGuard up and running in your Telegram group in just a few minutes!
Step 1: Add the Bot to Your Group
- Open Telegram and go to your group
- Click on the group name to open group settings
- Tap "Add Members" or "Add Admins"
- Search for
@beefyguard_bot - Add the bot to your group
Step 2: Make the Bot an Admin
- In your group settings, go to "Administrators"
- Find
@beefyguard_botin the list - Tap on it and enable admin permissions
- Grant the following permissions:
- Delete messages
- Ban users
- Add new admins (optional, for admin sync)
Step 3: Get Your Group ID
- In the group, send the command:
/groupinfo - The bot will reply with your group information, including the Group ID
- Save this Group ID - you'll need it for the dashboard
Step 4: Access the Dashboard
- Send the command
/dashboardin the group or in a private chat with the bot - Click the link provided by the bot
- You'll be redirected to the web dashboard where you can configure all settings
Step 5: Configure Basic Settings
In the dashboard, you can:
- Detection Settings: Configure how the bot detects impersonators
- Announcements: Set up announcement forwarding from channels
- Moderation: Enable anti-spam, anti-raid, and other moderation features
- Filters: Set up word filters, link filters, and media restrictions
- Members: Configure welcome/goodbye messages
- Messages: Control service message behavior
Next Steps
- Check out the Complete Setup Guide for detailed configuration
- Read about All Bot Commands
- Explore Dashboard Settings