Every Telegram bot shows how many monthly users it has, and people use that number to decide whether a bot is trustworthy. A brand-new bot with a handful of users is hard to promote. Bot starts are accounts that open your bot and press Start, which raises its user count and makes it look established.
Quick answer
Order Telegram Bot Start – Mixed from 10 starts and paste your bot link (https://t.me/yourbot). For higher-quality accounts, choose Premium targeted bot starts.
Why Bot Starts Matter
- Monthly users are public: anyone can see them on your bot's profile.
- Trust: people are more willing to try a bot that others already use.
- Search: user activity is part of how bots surface in Telegram search. See how to rank your bot in Telegram global search.
Mixed vs Premium Bot Starts
| Type | Accounts | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed | Standard accounts from mixed countries | ~$0.09 / 1,000 |
| Targeted | Accounts from a chosen country | ~$0.13 / 1,000 |
| Premium | Accounts with Telegram Premium | ~$1.73 / 1,000 |
Prices as of October 2026 and may change. See the current rate on the services page.
How to Buy Telegram Bot Starts
- Copy your bot link, for example https://t.me/yourbot. Referral links with a start parameter also work for many services.
- Open mixed bot starts or premium bot starts.
- Paste the link, enter the amount and place the order.
- Pay with crypto. Starts begin arriving shortly after.
From 10 starts · mixed or premium · pay with crypto
Before You Order
- Make sure the bot is online and responds to /start.
- If your bot requires a captcha or channel join first, some starts may not complete. Check the service description.
- Growing a mini app? Pair bot starts with a channel and grow it with subscribers.
Stay safe
- We only ever need a public link or @username. Never share your Telegram login code or password with anyone.
- For private channels and groups, use an invite link that you can revoke later.
- Start with a small order to test before scaling up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Telegram bot start?
It's when an account opens your bot and presses Start. Each start counts as a user of your bot.
Will bot starts use my bot's features?
Starts open the bot. They aren't meant to complete purchases or long conversations inside it.
Can I use a referral link?
Many bot start services accept links with a start parameter, such as a referral link. Check the service description first.
Do bot starts help with Telegram search?
User activity is one of the signals for bots, but it works best together with a good name, description and real usage.
What's the minimum order?
Some bot start packages start at 10 starts, others at 50 or more.