How to create a VKontakte community. Guide for cross-posting
Create a VK community and connect it to the bot.
How to set up
Open VKontakte
Go to vk.com or open the VK mobile app. Log into your account. You can create a community from any device - computer, phone, or tablet.
Create a new community
In the left menu, click 'Communities', then 'Create Community' (button in the top-right corner). In the mobile app, go to the 'Communities' section and tap '+' or 'Create'.
Choose the community type
VK offers several types: 'Business', 'Brand or Organization', 'Thematic Community', 'Interest Group', 'Public Page'. For content cross-posting, a 'Public Page' or 'Thematic Community' works best - they allow publishing on behalf of the community.
Configure the community
Set the name, description, and topic. Upload an avatar and cover image - this builds subscriber trust. In settings, enable the 'Wall' in 'Open' or 'Limited' mode and make sure posting on behalf of the community is allowed.
Authorize VK in Crosslybot
Open @crosslybot in Telegram and go to target settings. Select 'Add VK' - the bot will prompt you to authorize via VK OAuth. After authorization, select your community from the list. Crosslybot will receive a token for publishing and will start automatically sending posts from Telegram to your VK community.
FAQ
Which VK community type is best for cross-posting?
We recommend a 'Public Page' for cross-posting - it allows publishing posts on behalf of the community and is well-indexed by VK search. Groups also work, but public pages look more professional.
Do I need to be the community owner?
Yes, to authorize through Crosslybot you must be an administrator or owner of the VK community. Only a user with admin rights can issue a token for publishing on behalf of the community.
Will images and formatting be preserved?
Images — yes: Crosslybot transfers text, images, videos, and links to VK, and media files are uploaded automatically. VK doesn't support text formatting, so bold, italic and other styling are removed, while links are kept as 'text (url)'. If needed, AI can additionally adapt the text style for the VK audience.
A VKontakte community is one of the most popular channels for publishing content in the Russian-speaking internet. By connecting a VK community to Crosslybot, you can automatically duplicate posts from Telegram to VK while preserving text, images, and links. This eliminates manual copying and saves time.
Creating a community and connecting it to the bot takes about 5 minutes. Once set up, every post in your Telegram channel will automatically appear on your VK community wall - with adapted formatting and uploaded media files.
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