Permission philosophy
Use the minimum permissions needed for the features you enable. Analytics needs message visibility. Moderation needs additional actions. Limzo should not need dangerous admin permissions like adding new admins.
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Telegram bot permissions for Limzo.
Set up Limzo with only the permissions needed for analytics, reports, public profiles, and optional light moderation.
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Suggested permissions table
| Permission | Needed for | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| View messages / receive group updates | Stats, analytics, active hours, words, replies | Enable |
| Delete messages | Anti-spam and moderation cleanup | Optional |
| Restrict members | Mute or limit spammy users | Optional |
| Pin messages | Pinning reports or announcements | Optional |
| Change group info | Not needed for analytics | Disable |
| Add admins | Not needed | Disable |
When to add moderation permissions
Add delete or restrict permissions only if you want Limzo moderation tools. For a stats-only setup, keep moderation actions disabled and use Limzo mainly for analytics, reports, and public profiles.
Related questions
Does Limzo need to be admin?
For complete stats, yes, Limzo should be added as admin with the permissions needed to receive group activity.
Does Limzo need permission to add admins?
No. That permission should stay disabled.
Can I use Limzo without moderation permissions?
Yes. You can use analytics/report features separately from moderation actions.
Ready to test Limzo?
Start with Telegram group stats, a public profile, and weekly admin previews.
Add Limzo to your group and let it collect useful community analytics over the next active week.
