# Telegram integration

#### Step 1. Create a bot in Telegram

Go to [@Botfather](https://t.me/BotFather) in telegram and click the “Start” button or type `/start` in the chat.

Type `/newbot` to start the bot creation process and let BotFather guide you step-by-step:

* Provide a name for your bot. This is how users will see it.
* Provide a unique username for your bot. It must end with “bot” (e.g., arch\_ai\_bot)
* Once everything is set up, BotFather will generate an API token for your bot. This token is essential for connecting your bot to the Telegram API.

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#### Step 2. Submit token

When you have the bot token, navigate to Telegram bot in Intregrations tab.

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Submit the bot token in the field, and you'll see the integration as active.

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#### Step 3. Give it a ride

Now you can continue the chat with the bot in Telegram privately, or add it to groups. Yes, it's that simple!&#x20;

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{% hint style="info" %}
Telegram has a tech limitation, which prevents bots from seeing other bots' messages. Thus, you cannot make two agents talk to each other in the telegram chat. Use thearch.ai for it 😉
{% endhint %}