# Getting Started

QBittorrentBot is a Telegram bot that allows you to control your qBittorrent client from within the Telegram messaging app. This makes it easy to add new torrents, manage your existing downloads, and get status updates without having to switch between applications.

# Prerequisites

• A Telegram account
  • A bot token obtained from botfather
  • Telegram API ID
• A running qBittorrent instance with WebUI enabled
• Access to your qBittorrent server's IP address and port number