# Account security

# Account security

Bot ownership is tied to your Telegram account, not your @handle.

## Bot owner identity

#### Bot ownership

| Setting | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Set | On your first contact with the bot. |
| Transfer | Permanent. Dashboard → Profile → Advanced Bot Settings → **Transfer Bot Ownership**. |

- [Transfer Bot Ownership](/telegram-bot/owner-controls#transfer-bot-ownership)
- [What "authorized" means](/telegram-bot/menu-access-groups#what-authorized-means)