FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about BeefyGuard, seed phrases, Portals, and Telegram fake-admin protection.
Does BeefyGuard ask for my seed phrase?
No. BeefyGuard never asks for wallets, keys or seed phrases. Sign in uses Telegram Login only. If anyone claiming to be BeefyGuard asks for a seed phrase or wallet connect, it is not us.
What is BeefyGuard?
BeefyGuard is a Telegram anti-impersonation bot for crypto communities. It detects admin name clones, username lookalikes, and profile-photo copies, then can auto-ban them in-group.
Who operates BeefyGuard?
BeefyGuard operates the bot, website, and docs. Official properties are beefyguard.com, docs.beefyguard.com, and @beefyguard_bot.
What are BeefyGuard Portals?
Portals are CAPTCHA entry from a public Telegram @ into a private group using one-time invites. They keep discoverability while the real chat stays private. Portals are not admin authenticity verification.
Can BeefyGuard stop scams in private DMs?
No bot can read private DMs. BeefyGuard bans impersonators inside the group so they lose the trusted identity they use to lure members into DMs.
How do I get started?
Add @beefyguard_bot to your Telegram group, grant the documented permissions, then open the dashboard from beefyguard.com. See Features, Pricing, and the docs for setup details.