> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.alphscan.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Telegram bot (user)

> Using the Alphscan Telegram bot as a user

The **Alphscan Telegram bot** lets you interact with the API from Telegram: get an API key, check your usage, and receive notifications. This page describes **user-facing** features only. For webhook configuration and admin management, see the **Administration** tab.

## What you can do

* **Get an API key** — Start a chat with the bot and follow the flow to obtain a user-level API key. You can then use it with the [Alphscan API](/api-reference/introduction) (e.g. normalized events, payment history).
* **Check status** — Ask the bot for your key status, plan, or usage when supported.
* **Payments** — If you use the bot to upgrade your plan, the payment flow (deposit address, verification) is handled via the bot and the API.

## How to start

1. Open Telegram and search for the Alphscan / BabyPoolTool bot (link or username provided by the team).
2. Start the conversation and follow the bot’s commands or menu to request an API key or manage your account.
3. Store your API key securely. Use it in the **X-API-Key** and **Authorization: Bearer** headers when calling protected endpoints — or use the [SDK](/sdk/overview) with `apiKey` set.

## Need an admin key?

Admin keys (for creating keys, managing Telegram admins, etc.) are obtained separately. See [Generate API key](/generate-api-key) in the **Administration** tab.