You can add a Telegram channel just like you would any other channel: simply log-in to your account with us, navigate to the Add Channel page, and select the Telegram option at the bottom of the page:
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You’ll be asked to enter an authentication token from your Telegram Bot, which is provided after you create it in Telegram. You will need to create a Telegram account and download the app to your device. Follow the instructions provided below to create your Bot.
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The first step is to open the Telegram app and find and initiate a conversation with the BotFather:
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After initiating the conversation, send the /newbot command and give your bot a name. You can follow the link provided to give your Bot a picture and description. Then, plug the authentication token you’re provided into your Nyaruka account.
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Considerations
Each time a new contact initiates a conversation with your Bot, they’ll do so by tapping or typing the /start command*. You can assign an introductory workflow, e.g. a registration workflow, to your Bot by creating a ‘start’ keyword trigger.
Try it Out
We’ve created an example Bot all about cats you can interact with. From your Telegram, account search for Purrington or click here.