# How to Use the Riki Domains Bot: Every Section Explained

> Every section of @riki_domains_bot explained: domains and DNS, balance and payment, dashboard, referral program, Cloudflare, API, promo codes and support.

- Language: en
- Published: 2026-10-18 · Updated: 2026-10-18
- HTML: https://rikidomains.at/en/guides/how-to-use-the-riki-bot/
- Markdown: https://rikidomains.at/en/guides/how-to-use-the-riki-bot/index.md
- RU version: https://rikidomains.at/ru/guides/kak-polzovatsya-botom-riki/

The [@riki_domains_bot](https://t.me/riki_domains_bot?start=g8) bot combines domain purchase, DNS, payments and a partner program in one Telegram window. Below is every menu section: what is inside, what it is for and what to watch out for. The purchase itself, step by step, is covered in [How to buy a domain in the Riki bot](https://rikidomains.at/en/guides/how-to-buy-a-domain-in-the-riki-bot/).

![Main menu of the bot: six buttons](https://rikidomains.at/assets/img/guides/en-03-menu.webp "Main menu: every section starts here")

A note on labels: a few secondary buttons are still in Russian. «Назад» means Back, «Назад в меню» means Back to menu, «Вперёд» means Forward.

## Buy domains

Search and checkout. First you pick a plan (Standard, Platinum, Titan), then type a keyword or an exact address; on Platinum and Titan only a keyword, the bot picks the zone from its verified list, and the domain itself is registered by the service's staff with Riki Domains' details, so a separate WHOIS privacy option is not needed there. A one-word search shows free zones with prices; an exact address or a list of addresses is checked for availability. Selected domains go to the cart, Whois Privacy is added per domain in the cart ($10 each), and the purchase is charged to your balance.

Two time savers:

- **A list of addresses in one message.** If you already know the names, send them one per line and the bot checks all of them at once.
- **Zone filter.** In keyword results the "Filter" button narrows the list so you do not scroll through dozens of zones.

## My domains

The list of all purchased domains. Tapping a name opens the card with the purchase date, expiry date, renewal price and auto-renewal state.

![Domain card: dates, renewal price, auto-renewal, DNS Manager, availability check and archive](https://rikidomains.at/assets/img/guides/en-18-domain-card.webp "The domain card: management in four buttons")

- **Enable auto-renewal.** The domain renews itself while the balance covers it. The renewal price is shown in the card and may differ from the purchase price; for cheap zones it is usually higher.
- **DNS Manager.** A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT and NS records. The input format is the same for all types: `@value` for the root and `subdomain@value` for a subdomain.
- **Check availability.** A quick check that the domain responds.
- **Archive.** Hides the domain from the list without deleting it.

![DNS Manager: record type buttons](https://rikidomains.at/assets/img/guides/en-19-dns-types.webp "DNS Manager: pick a record type, then enter the value")

## Top up balance

Purchases and renewals are charged to the internal balance, so it helps to keep a reserve there. The section asks for an amount from $1, creates an invoice and gives a link to the service's payment page. Payment is in cryptocurrency: USDT (TRC-20 and BEP-20), USDC, BTC, ETH, TRX, BNB and POL; the amount in coins and the address appear after you pick the coin, and the rate is locked for about 15 minutes. Crediting is automatic after the network confirmation.

![Top-up amount request with a $1 minimum](https://rikidomains.at/assets/img/guides/ru-26-topup.webp "Top-up: any amount from $1 (message shown in Russian)")

One rule: send exactly the amount shown and add the network fee on top. Otherwise the payment is not matched automatically and you will need support with the payment ID.

> [Open the bot](https://t.me/riki_domains_bot?start=g8)

## Dashboard

A screen with your ID, balance, number of purchased domains and sign-up date, followed by five settings.

![Dashboard buttons: Language, Promo code, Referral system, CloudFlare, Generate API Key](https://rikidomains.at/assets/img/guides/en-21-dashboard.webp "Dashboard: account settings and integrations")

### Language

Switches the interface between Russian and English for all bot messages at once.

### Promo code

A field for entering a code. Promo codes come from the service and its partners; the balance and codes only work inside the bot.

### Referral system

A personal link of the form `t.me/riki_domains_bot?start=ref…`. Everyone who joins through it and buys a domain earns you a commission on their purchases; the commission size, total earnings and the number of referrals are shown on the same screen.

![Referral system screen: link, commission, earnings and number of referrals](https://rikidomains.at/assets/img/guides/en-22-referral.webp "Referral link and statistics in one message")

### CloudFlare

An integration for people who manage DNS in Cloudflare. After you add your Cloudflare API key, the bot adds every purchased domain to your account and switches the nameservers, so a new domain sits behind Cloudflare without manual setup. It is switched on and off with one button.

![Cloudflare integration screen: status, key, Add key and Enable buttons](https://rikidomains.at/assets/img/guides/ru-23-cloudflare.webp "Cloudflare: add the key once, new domains connect themselves (message shown in Russian)")

### Generate API Key

A key for working with the service from your own scripts. At the time of writing, API access opens after a balance top-up of $500 or more, which makes it a tool for bulk registrations. For teams and smaller automation there is the [web panel](https://rikidomains.com.co), which is also more convenient for bulk operations.

## Block a competitor

A separate service unrelated to buying domains: on a client's request the service gets fraudulent and phishing sites suspended through complaints to registrars and hosting providers. Two formats: a one-off request for a single domain and a 30-day outsourced service for a list of domains with a report. Conditions and prices are shown in the section itself; a detailed article on the service is coming.

![Section buttons: one-off block, 30-day outsourcing, my requests](https://rikidomains.at/assets/img/guides/ru-27-block-menu.webp "The site-blocking service section: one-off order, outsourcing and request status (shown in Russian)")

## Write to support

Opens a chat with [@riki_domains_support](https://t.me/riki_domains_support). Use it for payment problems, with the payment ID from the payment page, and for anything the menu does not cover.

## Quick reference

| Task | Where in the bot |
|---|---|
| Buy a domain | Buy domains → plan → keyword or address → cart → Pay |
| Top up in advance | Top up balance → amount from $1 → payment page |
| Set up DNS | My domains → domain → DNS Manager → record type → `@value` |
| Keep the domain | My domains → domain → Enable auto-renewal |
| New domains straight behind Cloudflare | Dashboard → CloudFlare → add key → Enable |
| Partner link | Dashboard → Referral system |
| Change language | Dashboard → Language |
| Help | Write to support |

## FAQ

**Where do I change the bot's language?**

Dashboard → Language. Russian and English are available, and the choice applies to all messages immediately.

**How do I top up the balance in advance?**

Main menu → Top up balance → enter an amount from $1. The bot creates an invoice with a link to the payment page; funds are credited automatically after the network confirmation.

**How does the referral program work?**

The dashboard shows a personal link of the form t.me/riki_domains_bot?start=ref…; purchases made by people who join through it earn you a commission, and its size and your earnings are shown on the same screen.

**What does the Cloudflare integration do?**

After you add your Cloudflare API key, the bot adds every purchased domain to your Cloudflare account and switches the nameservers for you. DNS records are then managed in Cloudflare.

**How do I get a bot API key?**

Dashboard → Generate API Key. At the time of writing, API access opens after a balance top-up of $500 or more; for automation at smaller volumes the web panel is the better fit.