Telegram bot that responds when the /start command is sent

Automate responses and save time with our simple Telegram bot setup.

  • Instantly when the trigger is activated
  • Instantly when receiving a command (telegrambot → webhook_command)
  • Reply to the user (telegrambot → reply)

Picture this: every time a new user messages your Telegram bot, you have to manually reply with a welcome message. Not only does this eat up your time, but letting these messages slip through the cracks means you risk losing potential customers or users who expect instant interaction. Delayed or missed responses diminish engagement, hurt your brand credibility, and ultimately sap your growth—especially when your first impression is on the line.

With this Botize formula, you can fully automate responses to the '/start' command in any Telegram channel or group. The automation instantly detects when someone sends '/start' to your bot and immediately replies with a friendly, helpful greeting—no intervention needed. This ensures that every new contact is acknowledged 24/7, building trust and delivering a seamless onboarding experience. Plus, you can personalize the reply text and choose which channels should receive it, maintaining flexibility while ensuring no user goes unnoticed.

Ready to transform the way you welcome users on Telegram? Follow the simple steps to activate this formula in Botize, and you’ll never miss another opportunity to make a great first impression. For those who prefer an even faster start, just use the ready-to-go link to put your Telegram bot on autopilot right now!

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Transform Your Telegram Chats Instantly!

Our bot listens for the /start command and instantly responds with a friendly greeting, making your Telegram interactions seamless and engaging.

Manual Botize
Search and respond to each new chat message 5 0 Minutes
Total 5 per message 0 Minutes

You've found the perfect solution for automating your Telegram responses!


Online Community Manager

Automate the welcome message for new members joining your public Telegram channel effortlessly.

Time Saver

Instantly responds to initiation with no manual input.

Easy Setup

No coding required, just set it and forget it!

User-Friendly

Anyone can get started, regardless of tech skills.


Customer Support

Immediately acknowledge customer queries with a friendly initial message.

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⌾︎ You want to impress users with instant replies.

⌾︎ You're tired of manually checking your chats.

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âś• You enjoy replying manually to every message.

âś• You're looking for complex bot functionalities beyond responses.


âś“ Modify the response text to suit different contexts or tones.

âś“ Set the bot to launch at specific times or continuously.

âś“ Integrate additional triggers for more complex interactions.




This task creates a Telegram bot that automatically responds when a user sends a specific command. By default, the task is configured to respond to the “/start” command, but you can change this. Inside the task, you should customize the command you want the bot to listen for and also edit the message that the bot will send in response. Whenever someone sends the configured command to your bot, it will automatically reply with the message you defined.

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