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Create your Telegram bot

How to Create a Telegram Bot and Get the Token​

Follow these steps to create a Telegram bot and obtain the bot token needed for ChatBridge integration:

1. Open Telegram​

Launch the Telegram app on your phone or desktop.

2. Find BotFather​

Search for @BotFather - this is Telegram's official bot for creating and managing other bots.

3. Start a Chat​

Click "Start" to begin interacting with BotFather.

4. Create a New Bot​

Send the command /newbot.

BotFather will ask you to:

  • Choose a name for your bot (e.g., "Support of the Company")
  • Choose a username ending in bot (e.g., SupportCompanyBot)

5. Receive Your Token​

Once created, BotFather will send you a bot token - a long string like 123456789:ABCdefGhIjKlMnOpQrStUvWxYz.

This token is your bot's API key. Paste it into the Telegram bot token field on the plugin configuration page.

tip

Keep your bot token secure and do not share it with others, as it provides full access to your bot.