No. You can publish with one product and add the rest later - the catalog can be edited at any time, including after publication.
Guide
How to create a Telegram store without a developer
Five steps from registration to a published Telegram store. No code - just the dashboard, a bot token from @BotFather, and your products.
What you need first
- A Telegram account - your store bot will be linked to it.
- A product list: names, prices, and photos. You can add them later, but this is faster.
- 5–10 minutes to set up the first version of your store.
Step-by-step guide
- Sign up and create your storeOpen the tShop dashboard, create an account and name your store.
- Add productsAdd products manually or upload a complete CSV catalog - up to 10,000 items at once.
- Set up your storefrontChoose colors, font, card shape, and logo - the builder shows the result on a phone instantly.
- Connect a Telegram botOpen @BotFather, create a bot with /newbot, copy the token, and paste it into the Telegram section of the dashboard.
- Publish your storeClick “Publish” in the dashboard - customers will be able to open your store directly in Telegram through your bot.
How long does it take?
Adding a name, logo, and a few products takes 5–10 minutes. If you have many products, importing one CSV file is faster than entering each item manually.
Frequently asked questions
A token is an access key for your bot. Telegram’s official @BotFather service provides it free of charge with the /newbot command. We store the token in encrypted form.
Yes. You can edit the catalog, design, and prices at any time, and changes are applied immediately.
No. After registration, you get full access for 7 days free. After that, the subscription is paid in Telegram Stars: 399 ⭐ for the first published store and 200 ⭐ for each additional store.