# Setup Portal

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### Introduction&#x20;

Cherry Bot introduces a powerful feature called Portals, allowing you to create secure areas for your group to prevent bot spam. This guide will walk you through setting up a portal using Cherry Bot.

### Prerequisites

1. Make sure you have administrative privileges in the Telegram group where you want to set up the portal.

### Setting Up a Portal

#### Step 1: Start the Portal Setup Process

* Add the bot to your channel and give the necessary permissions to it.
* In your group chat, initiate the portal setup process by using the `/portal` command.

#### Step 2: Obtain Portal ID

* Cherry Bot will generate a unique Portal ID (e.g., "portal-ABCDEF123456"). This ID will be used to identify and manage your portal.

#### Step 3: Forward the message to the portal channel&#x20;

* Once the Portal ID is generated, Forward it to your portal channel in order to verify it.

#### Step 4: Verification Message

* Cherry Bot will send a verification message to your group, confirming the portal setup.

#### Step 5: Completion

* Congratulations! Your portal has been created. For the portal to function properly, ensure that your group is private.

### Additional Information

* If any issues occur during the portal setup, Cherry Bot will provide error messages or instructions. Make sure to follow any additional steps mentioned.
* For support or if you encounter any difficulties, please contact the group admin or Cherry Bot support.

That's it! You've successfully set up a portal using Cherry Bot. Explore additional features and commands to enhance your group experience.