diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ Once the bot is installed, run the following command in Discord:
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 | **mqttbridge** | Bridge between MQTT and Discord for Meshtastic devices | • Real-time MQTT integration<br>• Node discovery & management<br>• Message bridging to Discord<br>• Telemetry & position tracking<br>• Traceroute visualization<br>• Node ownership system<br>• Administrative controls |
 | **strikes** | Comprehensive strike, warning, and note tracking system for server moderation | • Three case types: strikes, warnings, and mod notes<br>• Per-member Discord threads for case discussion<br>• Auto-updating anchor embed with case totals<br>• Configurable auto-actions (kick / ban) at strike thresholds<br>• DM notifications to actioned members<br>• Full case history with pagination<br>• Add, view, and remove individual cases |
+| **azmsh_welcome** | Automated Welcome messages. | Simply welcomes new members in the welcome channel. |
 
 ## Installation per Cog
 
@@ -23,4 +24,5 @@ For example:
 ```
 [p]cog install Meshtastic-Cogs mqttbridge
 [p]cog install Meshtastic-Cogs strikes
+[p]cog install Meshtastic-Cogs azmsh_welcome
 ```
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diff --git a/azmsh_welcome/__init__.py b/azmsh_welcome/__init__.py
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@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+from .azmsh_welcome import Welcome
+
+async def setup(bot):
+    await bot.add_cog(Welcome(bot))
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diff --git a/azmsh_welcome/azmsh_welcome.py b/azmsh_welcome/azmsh_welcome.py
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+from redbot.core import commands, Config
+import discord
+
+class Welcome(commands.Cog):
+    """Welcome members after onboarding, with duplicate protection."""
+
+    def __init__(self, bot):
+        self.bot = bot
+        # In-memory cache to track welcomed users this session
+        self._welcomed_users = set()
+        # Hardcoded welcome channel ID
+        self.welcome_channel_id = 1270468564633255936
+
+    @commands.Cog.listener()
+    async def on_member_update(self, before: discord.Member, after: discord.Member):
+        # Check if the member just finished onboarding
+        if before.pending and not after.pending:
+            if after.id in self._welcomed_users:
+                return  # Already welcomed
+
+            guild = after.guild
+            channel = guild.get_channel(self.welcome_channel_id)
+            if channel is None:
+                return
+
+            # Mark the user as welcomed
+            self._welcomed_users.add(after.id)
+
+            await channel.send(
+                f"🎉 Welcome to **{guild.name}**, {after.mention}!\n"
+                "We're excited to have you here! Please check out <#1274440386827255849> and <#1380219375620980828>.\n\n"
+                "Got some nodes already on the mesh? Link them to your Discord! <#1393444182047064084>"
+            )
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