# 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 %}
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### <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="https://102401652-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FE4cblYequDyYmxesuUfN%2Fuploads%2FlqWP0QN5zUdIatidVMmg%2FAlphabotstart.png?alt=media&#x26;token=0c5bfbd4-ee48-42f3-994f-7d9b21805cc4" alt="" data-size="original"><img src="https://102401652-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FE4cblYequDyYmxesuUfN%2Fuploads%2FFszPn8oCjFx74V8nuZLf%2FAlphabotprove.png?alt=media&#x26;token=bc28b15d-591c-43b7-a1d9-e797eb0337a7" alt="" data-size="original">
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### <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="https://102401652-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FE4cblYequDyYmxesuUfN%2Fuploads%2FwUw3C2qzbOCJPO6ubAAz%2FAlphabotunique.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a53d1b17-5e79-4a56-9f2e-8823ed3bc25e" alt="" data-size="original">
{% endstep %}

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### <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="https://102401652-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FE4cblYequDyYmxesuUfN%2Fuploads%2FFSbI3BqQNSEc8Ek31tXB%2FIMG_0910.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=70ca5b60-e865-4c08-93fd-041f83ba2220" alt="" data-size="original">

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

<img src="https://102401652-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FE4cblYequDyYmxesuUfN%2Fuploads%2FmNldrxAzFP1Oaz4nq9KP%2FIMG_0911.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=f09cb70d-a2fc-4113-8ac5-2c9a6fd1ed90" alt="" data-size="original">  <img src="https://102401652-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FE4cblYequDyYmxesuUfN%2Fuploads%2F03YExq4fqitZTpKDBSOw%2FIMG_0986.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=8e687419-a4a7-4158-b629-642c0c4d1e9f" 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
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### <mark style="color:orange;">Get confirmation</mark>

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

<img src="https://102401652-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FE4cblYequDyYmxesuUfN%2Fuploads%2Fm20N5xqeQ9cj0ti1XZtO%2FAlphabotverconfirm.png?alt=media&#x26;token=06e46571-12fa-4375-8005-38f2847350ba" 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