> 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/users/prove-uniqueness.md).

# Prove Uniqueness

## **How to Prove Uniqueness with BotBasher**

You can start the authentication process in two ways:

1. Click the group/channel invite link sent to you and you'll receive a direct message from the bot
2. Open a private chat directly with[`humanode_botbasher_alpha_bot`](https://t.me/humanode_botbasher_alpha_bot)

Follow the quick steps below to authenticate:

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### <mark style="color:orange;">Initiate a Chat with the Bot</mark>

* In your chat with[`humanode_botbasher_alpha_bot`](https://t.me/humanode_botbasher_alpha_bot) Click '**Start'** and Type the `/prove` command to begin the authentication process

<img src="/files/kk7Lc43iNbOn0q6RqToJ" alt="" data-size="original"><img src="/files/KvMPXvcyHRs6FcM1Zxgm" alt="" data-size="original">
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### <mark style="color:orange;">Receive your Unique Authentication Link</mark>

* The bot will send you a unique authentication link to begin the authentication process

<img src="/files/16GYe40CJ40edr5SAdTO" alt="" data-size="original">
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### <mark style="color:orange;">Complete the Authentication by Proving Uniqueness</mark>

* Click the link and follow the instructions for a quick private face scan (about 15 seconds)

<img src="/files/Im3YfgMSznikntHNXNv9" alt="" data-size="original">

* After a successful scan, accept the request to link your face to your Telegram account

<img src="/files/AjAe7i8FtulzuSfdfskK" alt="" data-size="original">  <img src="/files/lV1ymoRsDCROrytfmgzb" alt="" data-size="original">

*Important: Make sure you’re using the desired Telegram account that you want linked to your face.* Once linked, it cannot be changed or unlinked
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### <mark style="color:orange;">Get confirmation</mark>

* Once authenticated, the bot will confirm that you’re verified

<img src="/files/FDhn3vemllHtOITLGquj" alt="" data-size="original">
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## Join the BotBasher secured private Group/Channel

* **If You Used the Invite Link:** Your join request will be approved automatically after successful authentication
* **If Not:** Use the invite link shared with you to join the group/channel