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# Telegram WebApp

The [<mark style="color:green;">**Telegram WebApp**</mark>](https://t.me/ApeChurchBot/play) enables users to access Ape Church directly from the Ape Church Telegram bot using <mark style="color:green;">**Telegram as the sole authentication method**</mark><mark style="color:green;">.</mark> Unlike the standard web application, no wallet connection or alternative sign-in options are required.

Users are automatically authenticated through their Telegram account and taken directly into the platform through a streamlined onboarding flow.&#x20;

If the WebApp is accessed through a referral link, the referral is automatically associated with the user's account during registration, requiring no additional action.

**Key Features**

* <mark style="color:green;">**Telegram-only authentication**</mark> with no manual wallet connection required.
* <mark style="color:green;">**Automatic account creation and authentication**</mark> using the user's Telegram account.
* <mark style="color:green;">**Streamlined onboarding experience**</mark> for faster access to the platform.
* <mark style="color:green;">**Automatic referral attribution**</mark> when the WebApp is launched through a referral link.
* <mark style="color:green;">**Native Telegram integration**</mark>, allowing users to access Ape Church directly within the Telegram app.