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Telegram Welcome Bot (Custom Greeting Messages for Groups)

OmniGest sends a custom welcome message when new users join your Telegram group — with personalization, media support, and automatic onboarding.

Setup

  1. /config → Select group → Welcome
  2. Enable/Disable — Toggle on/off
  3. Edit message — Send the message text
  4. Preview — Preview how it will look

Variables

Use these variables in your message and they will be replaced automatically:

Variable Replaced with
$name User's name
$group Group name

Example

Welcome $name to $group! 👋

Please read the rules with /rules before posting.

Inline buttons

You can add buttons to the welcome message from the configuration menu.

  • Greetings — auto-reply to "good morning" / "good night"
  • Group Rules — link rules from the welcome message
  • Captcha — verify joiners before they see the welcome
  • Custom Commands — add /faq commands new members can use

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use images or GIFs in welcome messages?

Yes. OmniGest supports text, images, GIFs, stickers, and even custom buttons in welcome messages.

Can I personalize the welcome message with the user's name?

Yes. Use placeholders like {name}, {username}, and {group} in your welcome message to personalize it for each new member.