Telegram · The full walkthrough

From connect to growing, step by step

Onflow turns Telegram growth into a single automated flow: open the bot, link a channel, choose how you want to grow, and let the engine match, post, hold payments safely and report — all on autopilot. Here is exactly what happens at every stage.

6 simple stages Under a minute to start No card required
The flow

Six stages, one automated engine

Each stage hands off to the next automatically. You stay in Telegram the whole time — no dashboards to learn, no tools to install.

Stage 1 · ~10 seconds

Open the Onflow Ads bot

Tap Launch on Telegram and start a chat with the Onflow Ads bot. There is nothing to download — the entire experience lives inside Telegram, so you are one tap from getting started.

Works from any device signed in to Telegram
Stage 2 · under a minute

Connect your channel

Add the bot to the channel you want to grow and confirm. Onflow reads your channel's topic and size to understand your audience — that profile is what powers smart matching later on.

You stay in full control of what gets posted
Stage 3 · choose your path

Pick your goal: cross-promo or paid

Choose free cross-promotion to swap ad slots with matched channels, or a paid campaign to buy reach across the network with a budget you set. You can run either — or both — and switch any time.

Compare the two paths below before you decide
Stage 4 · automatic

AI matches you and drafts the copy

The engine pairs you with channels that genuinely fit your audience and drafts ready-to-run ad copy and targeting for each placement. Review and tweak with a tap, or approve as-is — no blank-page writing required.

Only relevant matches — every swap pulls its weight
Stage 5 · automatic

Auto-post with payment held safely

Approved placements post on schedule automatically. For paid bookings, the payment is held securely the moment a slot is reserved and only released once the post goes live and is verified — so both sides are protected.

Funds held in escrow, released on verified delivery
Stage 6 · ongoing

Real-time reporting & payouts

Watch members gained, impressions and campaign performance update live, right inside Telegram. Earnings from slots you sell are tracked automatically and paid out — no invoices, no chasing, no reconciliation.

Updates 24/7 while the engine keeps running
Pick your path

Cross-promotion vs paid campaigns

Two ways to grow on the same engine. Start free with swaps, add paid reach when you want to scale faster — or run both side by side.

Free

Cross-promotion

Swap ad slots with matched channels and grow together.

$0 / always free
Auto-matched with relevant channels of similar size
You post for them, they post for you — even trade
No spending and no budget to manage
Best for steady, organic, low-effort growth
Scale faster

Paid campaigns

Buy targeted reach across the network on your terms.

Pay-as-you-go / you set the budget
Buy placements in channels that fit your audience
Set a budget and targets — the engine distributes it
Payment held safely and released on verified delivery
Best for fast, predictable, high-volume growth
What you get Cross-promotion Paid campaigns
Cost & commitment
PriceFree
Card required
How it grows you
AI matching
AI-drafted ad copy
Auto-posting & scheduling
Choose specific channels
Volume & speed controlLimited to swaps
Payments & reporting
Payment held safely
Earn by selling slots
Real-time analytics

Not sure? Start free with cross-promotion and add paid reach whenever you want to grow faster. See the full breakdown on the pricing page.

FAQ

Questions about the flow

The details people ask about before connecting their first channel.

How long does setup actually take?

Most people are connected in under a minute. You open the bot, add it to your channel, confirm, and pick a goal — then the engine takes over with matching, posting and reporting.

Do I have to choose cross-promotion or paid?

No — you can run either, both, or switch between them at any time. Many channels start with free swaps to build momentum, then layer in paid campaigns when they want to scale faster.

How is my payment held safely?

For paid bookings, funds are held securely the moment a slot is reserved and only released once the post goes live and is verified. That protects buyers from no-shows and sellers from chargebacks — with no invoices to chase.

Do I have to write the ad copy myself?

No. The AI drafts ready-to-run copy and targeting for each placement based on your channel. You can approve it as-is or tweak it with a tap — there is never a blank page to fill.

Can I review posts before they go out?

Yes. You stay in control of what gets posted to your channel. Approved placements then post automatically on schedule, so you get the convenience of automation without losing oversight.

How do payouts work when I sell a slot?

Earnings are tracked automatically and paid out to you — no invoicing or reconciliation. You can watch performance and earnings update in real time, right inside Telegram.

Ready to run the flow on your channel?

Open the bot, connect a channel, and let the Onflow engine handle the rest — free to start, no card required.

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