How to Create a Force Join Bot for Telegram Channels
Learn how to create a Telegram bot that requires users to join your channel before using it. Perfect for growing your channel membership and protecting content.
What is a Force Join Bot?
A Force Join bot checks if a user has joined your Telegram channel. If they havent, it asks them to join first. Only after joining can they access the bot features.
How Force Join Works
User Starts Bot
User sends /start command to your bot
Check Membership
Bot checks if user is a member of your channel
Not a Member?
Bot sends channel invite link and waits
After Joining
User joins, bot verifies and grants access
What You Need
- A Telegram account
- A Telegram channel (public or private)
- A bot token from @BotFather
- Account on Bots.Business or Telebot Creator
Option 1: Bots.Business Platform
Learn More About Bots.Business
Read our complete guide to understand the Bots.Business platform:
Step-by-Step Guide for Bots.Business
Create Bots.Business Account
Go to https://app.bots.business and sign up for a free account
Create Your Bot
Click "Create Bot" and enter your bot token from @BotFather
Add Bot to Channel
Add your bot as an administrator to your Telegram channel (minimum "member" permissions)
Access the Code
Login below to view the Telegram links with complete BJS code
Important
Your bot MUST be admin in the channel with at least "member" permissions to check membership status.
Option 2: Telebot Creator Platform
Learn More About Telebot Creator
Read our complete guide to understand the Telebot Creator platform:
Step-by-Step Guide for Telebot Creator
Create Telebot Creator Account
Visit https://telebotcreator.com and register for free
Add Your Bot
Click "Add Bot" and paste your bot token from @BotFather
Add Bot to Channel
Make your bot an admin in your Telegram channel
Access the Code
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Testing Your Force Join Bot
Open Telegram
Find your bot by searching its username
Send /start
If you are not in the channel, you should see a join button
Join Channel
Click the button and join your channel
Send /start Again
Now you should get full access to the bot
Common Issues
- Bot not checking membership? → Make sure bot is admin in channel
- Join button not showing? → Check channel username in code
- Users still blocked? → Verify bot permissions
- Code not working? → Login to see the correct Telegram links
Next Steps
Once your force join bot is working, you can:
- Add welcome messages for new members
- Create multiple channel requirements
- Add premium features for channel members
- Build exclusive content accessible only to members