# Step 1: Adding & Logging In Your Telegram Accounts

This is the most important step. Unlike Discord which uses static tokens, AICORA securely logs into your Telegram accounts directly, creating a stable, persistent session.

1. **Enter Phone Number:** In the input field at the bottom of the account list, type the full phone number of a Telegram account you want to add, including the country code (e.g., +15551234567).
2. **Click Add Account:** This doesn't log you in yet; it just prepares the account. You'll need to wait patiently for a moment.

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3. **The Login Prompt:** An AICORA pop-up window will appear, asking for a **Verification Code**.

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* Check the Telegram app (on your phone or desktop) associated with that phone number. You will receive an **official login code directly from Telegram**.

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* Enter that code into the AICORA pop-up and click **OK**.

1. **Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):** If your Telegram account has 2FA enabled (and it should!), a second pop-up will appear asking for your **Two-factor authentication password**. Enter it and click **OK**.
2. **Login Success!** Once successful, the account will appear in the list with a status of **"Online"**. The code will also attempt to fetch and display the account's country and IP address for your reference.

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## **The "Magic" of Sessions (A Key Difference):**

Y**ou only need to do this login process once per account.**

AICORA creates a secure `.session` file for each successfully logged-in account. The next time you open AICORA, you don't need to add the account again. Simply **select the account from the list and click the Login button**. The app will use the saved session to instantly bring the account online without needing new codes or passwords.

To log out an account and remove its session, simply select it and click **Disconnect**.
