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# Getting Started

If you’re here, you’re preparing to use *Hubz* to manage access to a Telegram group.

Before group access rules can be applied, a small amount of initial setup is required. This section guides you through those steps.

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Before configuring your group access rules or inviting members to join, you must:

1. [Open the official Hubz bot](/hubznetwork/foundation/getting-started/open-the-official-hubz-bot.md)
2. [Connect your Telegram group](/hubznetwork/foundation/getting-started/connect-a-group-to-hubz.md)
3. [Access the Manage Group Dashboard](/hubznetwork/foundation/getting-started/manage-group-dashboard.md)

These steps establish the connection between *Hubz* and your group and enable configuration.

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### Requirements

Before you begin, ensure:

* You are an **admin** of the Telegram group you want to manage
* You have permission to **add bots** and grant admin rights in that group

Hubz can only manage groups where it has been added with the required permissions.

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### Setup Overview

The onboarding process follows a simple sequence:

#### Step 1: Open the Official Hubz Bot

Search for the official *Hubz* bot on Telegram and launch the application.

This creates your *Hubz* session and allows you to manage connected groups.

→ Continue to: [Open the Official Hubz Bot](/hubznetwork/foundation/getting-started.md#step-1-open-the-official-hubz-bot)

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#### Step 2: Connect a Telegram Group

Add the *Hubz* bot to your Telegram group and grant the required permissions.

Once added, the group will appear inside Hubz under **My Groups**.

→ Skip to: [Connect a Group to Hubz](/hubznetwork/foundation/getting-started.md#step-2-connect-a-telegram-group)

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#### Step 3: Access the Manage Group Dashboard

From the *Hubz* app, select your group to open the **Manage Group Dashboard**.

This is where all access rules, invite links, and group-level settings are configured.

→ Skip to: [Manage Group Dashboard](/hubznetwork/core-modules/gated-group-access-setup/manage-group-access.md)

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### What Happens Next?

Once your group is connected, you can begin configuring access rules.

Most groups start by setting up [Gated Group Access](/hubznetwork/core-modules/gated-group-access-setup.md), which defines who is eligible to join based on token or NFT ownership.