# How to Connect Telegram to ConnectiveOne

Connect a Telegram bot to ConnectiveOne for processing client messages through Telegram.

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## Prerequisites

- Telegram account
- Access to BotFather

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## Creating a Bot Through BotFather

1. Go to [BotFather](https://t.me/botfather) in Telegram
2. Send the command `/newbot`
3. Enter the bot name (displayed in chats and contacts)
4. Enter the bot username (must end with "bot", for example: `MyCompanyBot`)
5. Copy the received token

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## Connecting to ConnectiveOne

1. Go to **Bot Settings** → select the needed bot
2. In the **Channels** section, find **Telegram**
3. Paste the received token in the **Telegram Token** field
4. Click **Connect**

After successful connection, a green icon will appear next to the channel name.

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## Additional Settings

### Configuring Bot Commands

Commands are configured through BotFather:

1. Send `/setcommands` to BotFather
2. Select your bot
3. Enter the command list in the format:
   ```
   command1 - Command description 1
   command2 - Command description 2
   ```

### Configuring Privacy in Groups

If the bot works in groups, configure privacy through BotFather with the `/setprivacy` command.

### Transferring Bot Rights

If you need to transfer bot rights to another user, use the `/transfer` command in BotFather.

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## Deep Links

Telegram supports deep links for launching scenarios. For more details on configuring deep links, contact ConnectiveOne representatives or see [Launch scenario via deeplink](/en/integrations/explanation/deeplink-launch.md).

## Numbered Messages

There is an option to connect numbered messages through e-chat or other platforms. For details, contact ConnectiveOne representatives or see [Connecting numbered messages via e-chat](/en/channels/how-to/connect-viber-telegram-whatsapp-via-echat.md).

## Related Articles

- [Launch scenario via deeplink](/en/integrations/explanation/deeplink-launch.md)
- [Connecting numbered messages via e-chat](/en/channels/how-to/connect-viber-telegram-whatsapp-via-echat.md)