Setup a Sybil-resistant Group or Channel

This is the guide for Setting up the Sybil-resistant private group/channel using Humanode BotBasher for Telegram.

1

Create a New Private Channel or Group

• Start by creating a new private channel or group you want BotBasher to protect. Here are telegrams guides on creating private channels or groups

Channels FAQTelegram

Telegram FAQTelegram

Note: 1. BotBasher only supports Private groups and channels 2. BotBasher will refuse to manage the groups or channels already having any unauthenticated users. To manage groups/channels with unauthenticated users, use Force Manage (this will remove all unauthenticated users)

2

Add humanode_botbasher_alpha_bot as an Admin

• Start a private chat with humanode_botbasher_alpha_bot

• Type /admin to open the admin menu and choose 'Admin a group' or 'Admin a channel' as needed

• Select the group or channel that you want the bot to manage

3

Set up Bot Management

• Select ‘Manage’ to allow the bot to oversee your group/channel

• You’ll receive a confirmation message once the bot is managing the group/channel

Follow Step 4 for setting up groups only. If you are setting up a channel directly skip to Step 5.

4

Correct Group Settings

• Use the new Correct Settings button in the bot menu to fix group settings.

• This will disable direct user invites by participants

Note: For already created groups, If the group settings are not correct, the bot will stop managing the group.

The bot is now successfully set up, all you need is to get a custom invite link to invite people

5

Generate a Custom Invite Link

• In the admin menu, select ‘Get Invite Link’

• The bot will create a custom invite link for your group/channel

• Share this link with humans you want to add to your group/channel