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In the Telegram search box, search for ''@botfather'' and click on the **BotFather** in the search results to bring you into a dialog with the BotFather. | In the Telegram search box, search for ''@botfather'' and click on the **BotFather** in the search results to bring you into a dialog with the BotFather. | ||
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Next, type the command ''/newbot'' and BotFather will guide you through creating a new Bot. At the end of this process, you will be given a token (outlined in red below). | Next, type the command ''/newbot'' and BotFather will guide you through creating a new Bot. At the end of this process, you will be given a token (outlined in red below). | ||
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Copy the token into your clipboard. Also, take note of the unique name you assigned to your bot. (You can share this name with friends/family so that they can interact with your Vizy.) | Copy the token into your clipboard. Also, take note of the unique name you assigned to your bot. (You can share this name with friends/family so that they can interact with your Vizy.) | ||
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Point your browser to your Vizy. (Please refer to the [[wiki:vizy_getting_started|getting started guide]] if you need help with connecting to your Vizy, etc.) Click on the ☰ icon in the upper right corner and select **Texting**. | Point your browser to your Vizy. (Please refer to the [[wiki:vizy_getting_started|getting started guide]] if you need help with connecting to your Vizy, etc.) Click on the ☰ icon in the upper right corner and select **Texting**. | ||
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Paste the token that you copied in the previous step into the **Token** box and click on **Submit**. | Paste the token that you copied in the previous step into the **Token** box and click on **Submit**. | ||
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If you're successful, you'll get a **Connected!** message. | If you're successful, you'll get a **Connected!** message. | ||
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Congrats! | Congrats! | ||
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Go back to the Telegram browser tab and type **help**. You should get a message similar to the one below. | Go back to the Telegram browser tab and type **help**. You should get a message similar to the one below. | ||
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Type in **subscribe** and you will be subscribed to Vizy updates. You can go back to the Vizy tab and bring up the **Texting** dialog and click on **Send test text**. | Type in **subscribe** and you will be subscribed to Vizy updates. You can go back to the Vizy tab and bring up the **Texting** dialog and click on **Send test text**. | ||
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And you should receive a test message. | And you should receive a test message. |