> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://gitbook.humanode.io/botbasher/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://gitbook.humanode.io/botbasher/telegram/admins/setup.md).

# Setup a Sybil-resistant Group or Channel

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### <mark style="color:orange;">**Create a New Private Channel or Group**</mark>

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

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*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)
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### <mark style="color:orange;">**Add**</mark><mark style="color:orange;">**&#x20;**</mark><mark style="color:orange;">**`humanode_botbasher_alpha_bot`**</mark><mark style="color:orange;">**&#x20;**</mark><mark style="color:orange;">**as an Admin**</mark>

* Start a private chat with `humanode_botbasher_alpha_bot`&#x20;

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

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

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### <mark style="color:orange;">Set up Bot Management</mark>

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

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

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Follow Step 4 for setting up groups only. If you are setting up a channel directly skip to Step 5.&#x20;
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### <mark style="color:orange;">Correct Group Settings</mark>

* Use the new **Correct Settings** button in the bot menu to fix group settings.\
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* 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
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### <mark style="color:orange;">Generate a Custom Invite Link</mark>

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

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

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