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# Telegram

This guide walks you through connecting your Telegram bot to your Wonderchat chatbot.

## 📘 How to Integrate Telegram with Wonderchat

This guide walks you through connecting your Telegram bot to your Wonderchat chatbot.

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### ✅ Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you:

* Have access to your **Wonderchat dashboard**
* Have a **Telegram account**

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### 🔧 Step-by-Step Instructions

#### 1. Access Your Chatbot in Wonderchat

* Log in to your **Wonderchat dashboard**
* Navigate to **Chatbots**
* Select the chatbot you want to connect by clicking on telegram icon.

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#### 2. Create a Telegram Bot

* Open **Telegram**
* Search for **@BotFather** (official Telegram bot)
* Start a chat with BotFather

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#### 3. Generate Your Bot

* Send the command:

  ```
  /newbot
  ```
* Follow the prompts:

  * Enter a **name** for your bot
  * Choose a **username** (must end in “bot”, e.g., `mychatbot_bot`)

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#### 4. Get Your API Token

* After setup, BotFather will provide an **API token**
* Copy this token (you’ll need it for Wonderchat)

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#### 5. Connect Telegram to Wonderchat

* Return to your **Wonderchat dashboard**
* Locate the **Telegram integration section**
* Paste the **API token** into the provided field
* Click **Connect**

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#### 6. Test Your Integration

* Open Telegram and search for your bot by username
* Send a message to your bot
* Confirm that it responds using your Wonderchat chatbot

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### 🎉 You're Done!

Your Telegram bot is now connected to Wonderchat and ready to interact with users.