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Bots & Mini AppsHow to Use Telegram Bots to Send Automatic RepliesSet up Telegram automatic replies the right way: built-in Business greeting, away and quick replies, or a custom BotFather bot with menus, keyword answers and handoff.
Bots & Mini AppsHow to Get a Telegram Chat ID, Channel ID or User IDEvery way to find the numeric ID of a Telegram chat, group, channel or user, what the -100 prefix means, and how to avoid the mistakes that break bots.Bots & Mini AppsHow to Build an Appointment Booking Bot on TelegramPlan, build and launch a Telegram bot that lets clients pick a free slot, confirm, get reminders and reschedule, with no-code and custom options explained step by step.
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- Bots & Mini AppsHow to Connect Telegram to Your Helpdesk (Zendesk, Freshdesk, Intercom)The four ways to bring Telegram messages into a helpdesk as tickets, how each works, what Telegram allows and limits, and how to set up routing, privacy and replies.
- Bots & Mini AppsHow to Promote a Telegram Mini App or Bot: User Acquisition BasicsUser acquisition basics for Telegram bots and Mini Apps: a findable profile, tracked deep links, channels, ads, referrals, the Apps tab and keeping the users you win.
- Bots & Mini AppsTelegram Ads Targeting Options Explained (Topics, Channels, Bots, Geo)How targeting works on Telegram's official ad platform: channel, topic, language, location and bot or search placements, what Telegram does not target by, and how to plan a campaign.
- Bots & Mini AppsHow to Build a Telegram Shop Bot With In-Chat CheckoutPlan and build a Telegram shop bot step by step: catalogue, cart, invoices, shipping, payment providers or Telegram Stars, order handling, testing and launch.
- Bots & Mini AppsTelegram Lead Generation: Capture Leads With Channels, Bots and Forms (Opt-In Only)How to collect leads on Telegram the honest way: channel offers, bot sign-up flows and forms people choose to fill in, plus follow-up, tracking and the rules to respect.
- Bots & Mini AppsHow to Connect Telegram to a CRM (HubSpot, Pipedrive and Others)The four ways to link Telegram with a CRM such as HubSpot or Pipedrive, which one fits your team, a step-by-step setup, and the privacy rules to follow.
- Bots & Mini AppsHow to Send Broadcast Messages to Your Bot Subscribers (Opt-In)How to build an opt-in subscriber list for your Telegram bot, send broadcasts within Telegram's limits, handle blocks and errors, measure results and avoid being flagged as spam.
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- Bots & Mini AppsAdd "Log In With Telegram" to Your WebsiteHow Telegram login for websites works, the current sign-in flow and the older widget, how to verify logins on your server, link accounts safely and fix common errors.
- Bots & Mini AppsTelegram Instant View: How It Works and How to Make a TemplateWhat Instant View is, why some links get the button and others do not, how templates turn a web page into a fast article view, and how to build and test one step by step.
- Bots & Mini AppsTelegram Passport Explained: What It Stores and Who Uses ItWhat Telegram Passport keeps, how its encryption works, how sharing documents with a service works step by step, the risks to know, and how developers request data.
- Bots & Mini AppsTelegram Gateway: Sending Verification Codes Through Telegram Instead of SMSWhat Telegram Gateway is, how a verification code reaches users, how a business sets it up and pays for it, and what users should know when a code arrives.
- Bots & Mini AppsHow to Set a Webhook for a Telegram Bot (and When to Use Polling)How Telegram delivers updates to a bot, how to set, test and secure a webhook step by step, how to fix the usual errors, and when long polling is the better choice.
- Bots & Mini AppsHow to Add an AI Assistant (ChatGPT) to Your Telegram BotA step-by-step plan for connecting a ChatGPT-style AI model to your own Telegram bot: setup, memory, groups, costs, safety and the mistakes to avoid.
- Bots & Mini AppsHow to Make Money From a Telegram Mini App (Ads, Stars, Subscriptions)The real ways a Telegram Mini App earns: Stars purchases, Stars subscriptions, ads, affiliate programs and physical sales, with how each works and what to watch.
- Bots & Mini AppsHow to Build a Telegram Mini App: A Step-by-Step GuidePlan, build, connect and launch a Telegram Mini App: the bot, the web app, launch buttons, verifying users on your server, theming, payments and testing.
- Bots & Mini AppsHow to Automate Telegram With n8n, Zapier or MakeConnect a Telegram bot to n8n, Zapier or Make: create the bot, add it to your channel or group, find chat IDs, build your first workflow and avoid the webhook clashes that break automations.
- Bots & Mini AppsHow to Use ChatGPT and AI Bots in TelegramHow AI chat bots work inside Telegram, how to pick a trustworthy one, use it in chats and groups, protect your data, and build your own with BotFather.
- Bots & Mini AppsHow to Get Your Telegram API ID and API Hash (my.telegram.org)Create a Telegram application on my.telegram.org to get your api_id and api_hash, fill in the form correctly, keep them secret and fix the usual errors.
- Bots & Mini AppsTelegram's Affiliate Program for Mini Apps and BotsHow Telegram's built-in affiliate programs work: how developers set commission and duration, how users and channels join and earn Stars, the rules, and the pitfalls.
- Bots & Mini AppsTelegram FLOOD_WAIT Explained for Admins and Bot BuildersWhat FLOOD_WAIT and "Too Many Requests" mean on Telegram, why they happen, and how admins and bot developers can avoid them and handle them correctly.
- Bots & Mini AppsAre Telegram Bots Safe? What a Bot Can and Cannot SeeWhat a Telegram bot can and cannot see about you in private chats, groups, channels and Mini Apps, and simple habits that keep you safe.
- Bots & Mini AppsTelegram Inline Bots ExplainedWhat Telegram inline bots are, how to use one from any chat by typing its username, what they can see, and what developers need to know to build one.
- Bots & Mini AppsTelegram Bot Payments and Stars for DevelopersHow payments work in Telegram bots: when to use Stars, how the invoice and checkout flow runs, how to verify and refund payments, and common pitfalls.
- Bots & Mini AppsHow to Find a Telegram Bot SafelyHow to find the real Telegram bot you want, spot copycats and scam bots before pressing Start, and what to do if you already used a fake one.
- Bots & Mini AppsHow to Build a Telegram Bot Without CodingBuild a working Telegram bot without writing code: plan it, create it with BotFather, connect a no-code tool, test it, and keep its token safe.
- Bots & Mini AppsUseful Types of Bots for Telegram Channel AdminsThe main kinds of bots that help Telegram channel and group admins post, moderate, welcome members, collect feedback and sell, plus how to choose safely.
- Bots & Mini AppsHow to Add a Bot to a Telegram Channel or GroupStep-by-step ways to add a bot to your Telegram channel or group, choose the right admin rights, check it works, and remove it safely later.
- Bots & Mini AppsTelegram Mini Apps ExplainedWhat Telegram Mini Apps are, how they open inside Telegram, what they can and cannot access, how payments work, and how to use them safely.
- Bots & Mini AppsHow to Create a Telegram Bot With BotFatherCreate your own Telegram bot with @BotFather: pick a name and username, get your token, set a description and commands, and keep the token safe.
- Bots & Mini AppsWhat Are Telegram Bots and How Do They Work?A plain explanation of Telegram bots: what they are, how they talk to Telegram behind the scenes, what they can do for you, and their limits.