# Adding Nova to Telegram

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### Option A — Direct Message (Private Chat)

1. Open Telegram and search for **@NovaAITheBot**
2. Tap **"Start"**
3. You're ready — just type your questions

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### Option B — Add to a Group (Mobile)

1. Open Telegram and search for **@NovaAITheBot**
2. Tap the bot's profile → **"Add to Group"**
3. Select the group you want to add Nova to
4. Grant **"Send Messages"** permission when prompted
5. Tap **"Done"**

{% hint style="warning" %}
You must be a **group admin** to add bots to a Telegram group.
{% endhint %}

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### Option C — Add to a Group (Desktop/Web)

1. Open your group in Telegram
2. Click the **group name** at the top to open settings
3. Click **"Add Members"**
4. Search for **@NovaAITheBot**
5. Click **"Invite"**
6. Ensure the bot has **"Send Messages"** permission

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### Option D — One-Click Invite

Use this link to add Nova directly to any group:

[**Add Nova to Telegram Group**](https://t.me/NovaAITheBot?startgroup=true)

Select your group from the list and confirm.

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### You're All Set

Nova is now active in your group. Mention **@NovaAITheBot** or reply to its messages to start a conversation. Use `/help` to see all available commands.


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