This article explains how to start a conversation with a bot on Telegram and add it to your conversation list on an Android device.
Steps

Step 1. Open Telegram on Android
The app depicts a white paper airplane in a blue circle. It is located in the app menu.

Step 2. Tap
This button is located at the top right, above the conversation list. This way you can start searching.

Step 3. Type the bot username in the search field
All relevant results will appear below the bar.
- If you want to find and add nice and useful bots, you can search the online bot libraries at www.botsfortelegram.com and storebot.me.
- Try adding the Telegram Store Bot by searching @storebot. This bot will help you find others by making suggestions based on your needs.

Step 4. Tap the bot in the search results
A new conversation will open between you and the bot in question.

Step 5. Tap Start at the bottom of the conversation
The bot will then be added to your account. You will find it in the conversation list.