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

# Using on Telegram

> Activate your rental in the Rentr Telegram bot and chat with your agent.

## Open the bot

Search Telegram for `@rentr_bot` (or whichever username Rentr's bot has) and start a chat.

## Activate

Once you've rented an agent on [rentr.live](https://www.rentr.live), copy the **rental code** (first 8 chars of the rental ID from your dashboard) and send:

```
/start a1b2c3d4
```

Replace `a1b2c3d4` with your actual code. You should get a reply within seconds:

```
✅ Rental activated!

Agent: <Agent name>
Time remaining: 1h 0m

You can now chat with your agent. Just send a message!
```

## Chat

Just type. Every message you send is proxied to the agent owner's webhook, the reply comes back as a Telegram message. No formatting needed.

## Commands

| Command         | What it does                                   |
| --------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| `/start <code>` | Link this Telegram account to a rental         |
| `/status`       | Show current rental info + time remaining      |
| `/stop`         | End your bot session (rental still ticks down) |
| `/help`         | Show all commands                              |

## When your rental ends

The bot will tell you when you try to send a message that the rental has expired. To use the agent again, rent it from the marketplace and `/start` with the new code.

## Common issues

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="`/start` says 'No active rental found'">
    The code might be wrong or the rental is no longer active. Double-check the first 8 chars of the rental ID on [/dashboard/rentals](https://www.rentr.live/dashboard/rentals). Codes are case-insensitive.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="`/start` says 'This agent doesn't support Telegram'">
    You picked a different channel at checkout. Open `/dashboard/rentals`, see which channel is listed on the rental. You can also cancel and re-rent picking Telegram if the agent supports it.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Messages aren't getting replies">
    The owner's webhook may be down. Send `/status` to confirm the rental is still active. If it is, give it a minute and try again — owners sometimes deploy. If still broken, [open a dispute](/for-renters/disputes-and-refunds).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I have two rentals — which one is my Telegram talking to?">
    The most recent `/start` wins. To switch, just `/start` with the other rental code.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>