> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mangoads.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mangoads.com/docs/for-channel-owners/connecting-your-channel.md).

# Connecting your channel

To run ads automatically, MangoAds publishes through a **Telegram bot** that you add to your channel. Setup happens on the **Add new channel** page (**Channels → Add channel**) in three steps.

![Add new channel](/files/14joX6iyjugNcN7YtE93)

## Step 1 — Add channel details

Tell MangoAds about your channel and the terms you want.

| Field                          | What it's for                                                                                      |
| ------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Link**                       | Your channel's link (e.g. `https://t.me/yourchannel`).                                             |
| **Channel name**               | A display name for the channel.                                                                    |
| **Category**                   | Up to 3 categories that describe your channel. Advertisers target by category, so pick accurately. |
| **Country**                    | Up to 3 countries your audience is in (optional but recommended).                                  |
| **Language**                   | Up to 3 languages of your channel (optional but recommended).                                      |
| **Banned categories**          | Ad categories you want to exclude.                                                                 |
| **Price per 1000 views (CPM)** | The price you charge advertisers per 1,000 views.                                                  |
| **Max ads per week**           | The most sponsored posts you'll allow per week.                                                    |
| **Publication time**           | When ads may be published (e.g. any day/any time, or a custom window).                             |

You'll also see an **estimated post earnings** figure based on your recent posts' views.

## Step 2 — Create a Telegram bot

Create a bot with Telegram's **@BotFather**:

1. Open [@BotFather](https://t.me/BotFather) in Telegram.
2. Send `/newbot` and follow the prompts to name your bot.
3. BotFather gives you a **bot token** — you'll provide it to MangoAds so it can post on your behalf.

## Step 3 — Add the bot to your channel

Add your new bot to the channel as an **administrator** with permission to **post messages**. This lets MangoAds publish (and later remove) sponsored posts automatically.

{% hint style="info" %}
The bot only posts approved ads according to your rules. You stay in control of pricing, limits, blocked categories, and approvals — see [How ads work on your channel](/docs/for-channel-owners/how-ads-work.md) and [Controls](/docs/for-channel-owners/controls.md).
{% endhint %}

Once the bot is connected, your channel appears in **Channels** and can start receiving ads.