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# Telegram Bot

Alphabot supports Telegram communities with the following features: 

* 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).