How to Add Your AI Agent to Telegram: A Step-by-Step Guide
January 16, 2025/1 minute reading
Want your AI Agent to interact with members on Telegram? Here's a simple guide to get you started.

01 Create Your Telegram Bot
First, you'll need to create a bot using Telegram's BotFather:
- Open Telegram and search for "@BotFather"
- Start a chat with BotFather
- Type "/help" to see available commands
- Type "/newbot" to create your new bot
- Follow BotFather's instructions to name your bot
- Save the API token BotFather provides - you'll need this!
02 Configure Your Bot
Once you have your API token, send an email to contact@flockx.io stating that you would like to connect your AI Agent with a Telegram bot. Our team will contact you to get the required details to get you set-up.
03 Add Bot to Your Channel
Now that your bot is configured:
- Add your bot as an admin to your Telegram channel
- Give it appropriate permissions
- Test it by asking a question in the Telegram channel
Your AI Agent will now:
- Respond to questions in your Telegram channel
- Share community updates
- Help members find information
- Engage with channel discussions

Important Note: Make sure to test your bot with a simple question to confirm it's working correctly. To get the most out of your AI Agent, follow the steps in How to Train Your AI Agent: A Simple Guide for No Code AI Agent to add knowledge documents, links, and other relevant resources, ensuring a great experience.
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