🔐 Portal
The Portal is an optional verification system for your group. New members must solve a CAPTCHA in a private message with the bot before they can join. This filters out automated accounts and bots.
Admin setup
- Send
/portalin your group - Tap Create Portal
- Set the verification channel where the entry link will be shared, and the target group users should be added to after passing verification
- The bot generates a verification link for you to share with potential members
User verification flow
- User clicks or receives the verification link
- The link opens a direct message with the bot
- The bot presents a button-based CAPTCHA — tap the correct option
- On success, the bot automatically sends the user an invite to the group
Unverified sessions expire after 24 hours.
The bot must have permission to create invite links in the target group for automatic joining to work. Grant this in the group's admin settings.