Guardian protects your Telegram group in two ways: moderation inside the chat, and a portal that screens new members before they can join.
The portal is a dedicated channel where new members land when they try to join your group. It presents a welcome message with an image or video, and a Verify button they must tap to gain access. This stops bots and bad actors from entering automatically.
Guardian can function without a portal, but setting one up is recommended for full protection.
Setting up your portal
Before you begin, make sure you have created both a Telegram group and a channel.
Step 1: Send /setup in DM with Guardian.
Step 2: Select your group.
Step 3: Select your channel.
Step 4: Guardian will confirm the connection. Your portal is now active and your group is protected.
Once Guardian is set up, type /settings in your group to access the full settings console, where you can manage all of Guardian's features in one place.
