How to Use Telegram Bot Start Messages for Better User Engagement

OnlyTG 2025-05-20 Create

Telegram is a popular social platform where users can create flexible bots for personal or business needs. These bots help save time and improve efficiency.

But there’s a common problem: When many users join or developers are busy, how can bots share important information? The answer is using ‌ telegram bot start messages. These messages guide users automatically when they first interact with your bot.

‌Setting Up Telegram Bot Start Messages with OnlyTG Echo

Automated ‌telegram bot start messages‌ are key to helping users understand your bot’s features quickly. 

Here’s how to set them up using OnlyTG Echo:

Step 1: Create Your Bot‌

  • Use BotFather to create your bot.
  • Connect it to OnlyTG Echo.

Detailed steps on bot creation and binding can be found here.

Step 2: Set Up Start Messages

1.Send /start to your bot and click the ‌ Start Message ‌ button.

How to Use Telegram Bot Start Messages for Better User Engagement

 

2.Click ‌ Add Start Message Pack ‌ (each pack can have up to 5 messages sent at once).

How to Use Telegram Bot Start Messages for Better User Engagement

 

3.Name your pack (e.g., “Start MSG 1”) and click ‌ Add New Message ‌ to create content.

How to Use Telegram Bot Start Messages for Better User Engagement

How to Use Telegram Bot Start Messages for Better User Engagement

 

Step 3: Design Your Start  Message‌

1.Click ‌ Set Msg 1 ‌ to customize your ‌ start message.

How to Use Telegram Bot Start Messages for Better User Engagement

 

 You can add:

Text‌: A simple intro (e.g., “Hi! We are OnlyTG Echo!”).

Media‌: Images, videos, or GIFs to show products.

Buttons‌: Links to websites or channels (e.g., “OnlyTG Site”).

How to Use Telegram Bot Start Messages for Better User Engagement

 

2.Preview this Message to make sure everything looks right.

How to Use Telegram Bot Start Messages for Better User Engagement

1.Preview this message;  2.The message you set

 

When a user sends /start or clicks the start button, your ‌ start message ‌ will send automatically. 

How to Use Telegram Bot Start Messages for Better User Engagement

1.User’s message; 2. Start Message 1   3.Start Message 2

 

This helps users learn about your bot and find useful links fast.

OnlyTG Echo also offers other features like auto-replies, stats tracking, and more.

Try OnlyTG Echo‌:

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