Unfortunately, directly changing a Telegram bot’s username isn’t possible. Username in Telegram are unique identifiers for user accounts, and bots don’t have accounts in the same way.
Here are a couple of alternative approaches depending on your situation:
1. Contact Telegram BotSupport:
You can contact Telegram’s Bot support, @BotSupport, and request a username change. For a quicker response, craft a professional and formal message outlining the severity and importance of your request. Be aware that this process might take some time, and approval isn’t guaranteed.
2. Change the bot name:
If you want to modify the way users interact with your bot, you can consider changing the name of the bot. This doesn’t affect the username, but users can find your bot by searching for the new bot name.
3. Create a New Bot:
If you need a fresh start or a different user ID for some reason, you can create a new bot with the desired username. Here’s what you’ll need to do:
- Use the BotFather bot (https://core.telegram.org/bots/tutorial) to create a new bot.
- Update your code to use the new bot’s token.
- (Optional) Inform users about the new bot and how to migrate.
This approach gives you more control but requires some setup on your end.