---
title: Quick Start Guide
description: Add Alita Robot to your Telegram group in under 2 minutes.
---

Get Alita Robot running in your group in just a few steps.

1. **Add the Bot**

    Step 1

    **Add to existing group**

    1. Open Telegram and search for **@Alita_Robot** (or your self-hosted bot)
    2. Click **Start** to begin a conversation
    3. Click the **Add to Group** button, or use this link: [Add Alita to Group][add-to-group]
    4. Select your group and confirm

    **Create a new group**

    1. Open Telegram and create a new group
    2. During member selection, search for **@Alita_Robot** and add it
    3. Complete group creation — Alita will be added automatically
    4. Alternatively, create the group first, then use the link: [Add Alita to Group][add-to-group]

2. **Make the Bot Admin**

    Step 2

    :::caution[Admin permissions are required]
    Alita **cannot** moderate your group without admin permissions. Without them, commands like ban, mute, and delete will not work; Alita replies that it is not an admin or lacks the needed right (for example "I'm not admin!").
    :::

    1. Open your group settings
    2. Go to **Administrators**
    3. Click **Add Administrator**
    4. Select **Alita Robot**
    5. Enable these permissions:
       - Delete messages
       - Ban users
       - Invite users via link
       - Pin messages
       - Manage video chats (optional)

3. **Configure Basic Settings**

    Step 3

    **Set Group Rules**
    ```
    /setrules Your group rules here.
    Be respectful and follow the guidelines.
    ```

    **Set Welcome Message**
    ```
    /setwelcome Welcome {mention}! Please read our /rules before chatting.
    ```

    **Enable CAPTCHA (Recommended)**
    ```
    /captcha on
    /captchamode math
    ```

    :::tip[Pro tip]
    Use `{mention}` in welcome messages to tag new members (by @username, or by first name if they have none). Other placeholders include `{chatname}` for the group name and `{count}` for member count.
    :::

4. **Explore Commands**

    Step 4

    Use `/help` to see all available commands organized by category.

    Popular commands to try:
    - `/adminlist` — See all group admins
    - `/rules` — Display group rules
    - `/notes` — List saved notes
    - `/filters` — List active filters
    - `/locks` — See current lock settings

## Next Steps

- [Command Reference](/commands/) — Full list of all commands
- [Welcome Messages](/commands/greetings/) — Customize welcome/goodbye messages
- [Bans](/commands/bans/) — Learn about bans, mutes, and warnings
- [CAPTCHA](/commands/captcha/) — Configure verification settings

:::tip[Need help?]
Use `/help` in the bot for quick reference, join the [Support Group](https://t.me/DivideSupport) for assistance, or check the [Troubleshooting](/self-hosting/troubleshooting/) guide for common issues.
:::

[add-to-group]: https://t.me/Alita_Robot?startgroup=botstart&admin=change_info+delete_messages+restrict_members+invite_users+pin_messages+promote_members