# Connect your Telegram Group / Channel

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*Connecting your Telegram group or channel to StoryChain takes just a few seconds!*

To get started, head over to the **Groups** section in your **Settings**.

Here’s how it works:\
1️⃣ First, add **@StoryChainBot** to your Telegram group.\
2️⃣ Then, in the group chat, type `/allowgeneration yourprojectname`.\
3️⃣ After that, you’ll see your Telegram group show up under **Telegram Groups**, waiting for approval. Just click **Approve**, and you’re all set!

Your community can now start creating stories directly from Telegram! It’s that easy.


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