How to Host Events on Telegram with ONTON
A comprehensive, step-by-step handbook to help organizers launch events, collect payments via Telegram Stars & Crypto, automate private group access, and verify attendees at the door.
🌟 1. What is ONTON?
ONTON is a modern event platform designed for community builders, conference organizers, meetups, and creator gatherings. It combines the ease of Telegram with verified attendance and portable credentials.
Attendees sign up instantly using their Telegram profile. No wallet setup required for free events.
Accept Telegram Stars (Apple/Google Pay) or crypto (GRAM/USDT with 2.5%–3% fee).
Automatic single-use Telegram group invite links sent via bot DM to verified attendees.
🚀 2. Creating Your Event in Under 2 Minutes
You can configure and publish an event entirely within Telegram or via the Web dashboard.
- 1Open the Event Creator Mini App
Send
/startto @theontonbot, or open t.me/theontonbot/event directly. - 2Fill in the Event Details
Enter the event title, start and end dates/times, a high-resolution banner image, and the venue location (or online link).
- 3Select Pricing & Capacity
Set whether your event is Free (RSVP mode) or Paid, and define your maximum attendee limit.
- 4Publish & Share
Tap Publish. ONTON generates an instant deep-link ready to share across Telegram chats, channels, and socials.
🎟️ 3. Free RSVPs vs. Paid Ticketing
1-Click Attendance
- No crypto wallet required.
- Instant confirmation in Telegram.
- Generates verifiable mobile QR entrance pass.
Stars & Crypto Checkout
- ⭐ Telegram Stars: In-app payment with Apple Pay / Google Pay.
- 💎 Crypto: GRAM or USDT Jettons via TonConnect.
- 100% buyer-protection escrow with organizer payout 24 hours after the event concludes.
Ready to Host Your Next Event?
Join hundreds of organizers who power their events with ONTON. If you need custom integration, co-marketing support, or ticketing advice, our core team is available in Telegram.