BotFather: How to Create a Telegram Bot Step by Step (2026)
BotFather: How to Create a Telegram Bot Step by Step (2026)
@BotFather is the official Telegram bot that creates other bots. In five minutes you can have a working bot token. Here is exactly how, plus what to do next to make your bot actually useful.
What is BotFather?
It is Telegram’s built-in bot for registering new bots and getting an API token. Every bot starts here.
Create your bot (step by step)
1) Open Telegram and search @BotFather. 2) Send /newbot. 3) Choose a name and a username ending in “bot”. 4) Copy the token it returns — keep it private.
Make your bot do something
A raw token does nothing on its own. Connect it to a no-code platform to add selling, paid access, support or giveaways.
Next steps
Paste the token into TeleCrow, pick a template, configure, and your bot is live.
FAQ
How do I create a Telegram bot with BotFather?
Message @BotFather, send /newbot, pick a name and username, and copy the token.
Is BotFather free?
Yes. Building features on top can be free too with TeleCrow.