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# How to connect?

### 1. How to Connect BOT use Command

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**Notice:** This command is used for connecting telegram accounts with **Auto Forward Messages BOT**. You need to run this first before trying to run other commands since they rely on you having a number connected.
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#### Command

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/connect **Phone\_Number**
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/connect **Phone\_Number**
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Connecting to **Auto Forward Messages BOT** with phone number **+8499999999**

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/connect +8499999999
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**Careful**

* Remember to always add your **country prefix** otherwise the connection might fail.
* Whenever you enter a code on this command make sure you add **mycode** in front such as the code **123456** becomes **mycode123456**. And for **Two Factor Authentication** you add **mypass:123456**
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