# Telegram Bot

Alphabot supports Telegram communities with the following features:&#x20;

* Raffle embedding, with the ability for users to enter raffles directly within Telegram
* Automatic Daily launches embed that auto-updates throughout the day
* Telegram join chat requirements on raffles

The first step is to set up the bot in your preferred Telegram channel or group: [Telegram Bot Setup](/alphabot/the-bot/telegram-bot/telegram-bot-setup.md).


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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://alphabot-docs.gitbook.io/alphabot/the-bot/telegram-bot.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.
