How to include a Telegram bot in a group chat?

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1

I’m talking to my bot one-on-one right now. I want it to show a button that lets users pick a chat. I got that part working with some code. But now I’m stuck. How do I make the bot join the chat that the user picks? I tried looking it up but couldn’t find a clear answer. Can anyone help me figure out the next step? I’m new to working with Telegram bots so any advice would be great. Thanks!

Here’s a different code example that sort of shows what I’m trying to do:

var chatSelector = new CustomButton("Choose Chat");
chatSelector.QueryType = "inline";
chatSelector.ActionData = "select_group";

var buttonLayout = new ButtonArray(
    new ButtonRow(chatSelector)
);

What comes after this to actually add the bot to the group?

2

To add your bot to a group chat, generate an invite link for it using the exportChatInviteLink method. After obtaining the link, send it to the user so that when they click it, the bot is added to the selected group. Ensure that your bot has the required permissions and administrative rights needed to join groups. It is also prudent to verify that the bot has joined successfully by checking the group’s status, for example, using the getChat method to confirm the presence of the bot.

3

I’ve dealt with this issue before. After the user selects a chat, you’ll need to handle the callback query event in your bot’s code. Use the ‘getChatMember’ method to check if the bot is already in the group. If not, generate an invite link with ‘exportChatInviteLink’ and send it to the user. They’ll need to manually add the bot using that link.

Remember to set up proper error handling. Some groups have settings that block bots from joining. Also, ensure your bot has the necessary permissions once it’s in the group.

Here’s a rough code snippet to illustrate:

@bot.on_callback_query()
async def handle_chat_selection(query):
    chat_id = query.data
    member = await bot.get_chat_member(chat_id, bot.id)
    if member.status == 'left':
        invite_link = await bot.export_chat_invite_link(chat_id)
        await query.answer(f'Please add me using this link: {invite_link}')
    else:
        await query.answer('I'm already in this group!')

This approach is more reliable than trying to add the bot programmatically.

4

yo, adding a bot to a group is pretty easy. just gotta use the bot’s unique username like @YourBotName. tell users to add it manually or share an invite link. make sure the bot has the right permissions tho. good luck with ur project dude!

5

hey, u can add your bot by calling the addChatMember method on the telegram api. ex:

bot.addChatMember(chatId, botId);

ensure proper permissions & admin rights. hope it works!

6

Hey there, I’ve actually gone through this process before and can share some insights. After you’ve got the chat selector button working, you’ll need to handle the callback when the user picks a group. In your bot’s code, listen for the ‘callback_query’ event.

When that fires, you can use the Telegram Bot API’s ‘inviteChat’ method to add the bot to the chosen group. Something like:

bot.inviteChat(chosenGroupId, botId)

Make sure your bot has the necessary permissions though. I learned the hard way that it needs ‘can_invite_users’ privilege in the group to join successfully.

Also, consider adding some error handling. Sometimes groups have restrictions that prevent bots from joining. You might want to catch those cases and let the user know if there’s an issue.

Hope this helps point you in the right direction! Let me know if you run into any other snags.