e-offerte - Amazon Bot Setup Guide

This guide will walk you through the process of setting up your e-offerte bot. Follow each step carefully to ensure proper configuration.

Create your Telegram Bot

Creating the bot is a straightforward process. Talk to BotFather and follow a few simple steps. At the end of the bot creation process, you'll get your authorization token - store it since you will use it later.

Create your Telegram channel

The channel where all the discounts will be posted - you can re-use a channel you already have or create a new one.
You must do this from you telegram client (from your PC or smarthphone). Keep note of the address you generate, e.g. https://t.me/your_channel_name.

Promote your bot as Administrator

The bot needs full administrative rights for the channel. Go to the channel settings in the Administrator section, search for your bot, and add it as an administrator with full permissions.

Create Your Amazon Affiliate Account

You'll need to create an Amazon affiliate account specific to your region. Select the appropriate marketplace from the list below:

Important: Save your affiliate ID! It usually follows the format: example-21

Website Requirement: While you can use your Telegram channel URL during registration, Amazon's policy recommends having a dedicated website. e-offerte provides an optional service that creates a website (e.g., deals.eofferte.eu/uk) where your bot automatically posts deals, ensuring 100% compliance with Amazon's policies.

Getting Your Creators API Keys

After creating your affiliate account, you'll need to get your Amazon Creators API credentials. The Creators API is the latest standard for Amazon partner integrations: 1. Sign in to your Amazon Associates Central account. 2. Navigate to Tools in the main menu and select Creators API. 3. Click the Create Application button and enter a name for your application. 4. Under the new application, click Add New Credential. 5. Save BOTH the Credential ID and the Credential Secret.

Warning: The Credential Secret is only shown once. Make sure to copy and store it securely.

The Creators API is region-specific. Ensure you have registered for the correct marketplace.

Bot Configuration

Once you have all the required credentials, follow these steps:

Basic Settings

1. Log in at the login page 2. Navigate to Bot Settings and configure:

Bot name (without the @ symbol)
Bot Token (from BotFather)
Operating hours (when the bot will post deals, in your region's timezone)
Keywords for product discovery (the bot will use these to find relevant deals)

The basic plan includes support for one region (e.g., one Amazon marketplace). Each region requires its own Amazon credentials and message customization settings.

Region and Amazon Settings

Configure your region-specific settings:

Set your region's timezone to control posting hours
Enter your Amazon Creators API credentials (Credential ID and Credential Secret)
Configure region-specific preferences

You have to fill every field using the data you got from the Amazon Creators API.

Telegram Configuration

Critical Setting: Enter your Channel ID (including the @ symbol, e.g., @e_offerte). This is where your bot will post deals.

Additional settings allow you to customize:

Message format for deals (supports Markdown syntax)
Bot responses to user interactions
Custom message templates using variable fields

Bot Operation

Bot Control Panel Features

Start/Stop the bot with one click
Monitor bot activity through the log viewer (advanced users)
Check bot status and performance

Use these controls to manage your bot's operation and monitor its performance in real-time.

e-offerte Bot Setup Guide

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