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# Telegram

## Create a Telegram bot

1. and [Botfather](https://telegram.me/botfather) Chat with the account and enter the following command: /newbot.
2. Enter the bot name according to the instructions.
3. Then fill in the username. According to Telegram rules it must end with bot, for example FIRST\_line\_bot.
4. Finally, a token will be created and returned. Copy this token; you will paste it into the system later.

![Chat with BotFather](https://3300265106-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MNRu7dk70ei7JV9HlW9%2Fuploads%2FWC8fu3k0nHcvVIGw4ybc%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=9435beac-db4c-46cf-86a8-5e3571203e4a)

![](https://3300265106-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MNRu7dk70ei7JV9HlW9%2Fuploads%2FNCnZbRIGKoomnq1P8swY%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=c686eef0-ed16-4136-b99a-ad0fb758c8ea)

## Add a Telegram account to FIRST LINE

1. Go to Channels in the menu and click the “Telegram” item.
2. Click the “Add” button at the top right.
3. Enter a channel name for identification, then paste the token into Telegram Bot Token.
4. After saving, it may take about 10 seconds before it becomes available for use.