Connecting Your Telegram Account

This guide explains how to connect your personal Telegram account to a MyChatbot agent using MTProto protocol.

Overview

Unlike Telegram bots, connecting your personal Telegram account allows your agent to interact directly through your existing Telegram account. This provides a more personalized experience and allows your agent to access conversations in your existing account.

Step-by-Step Connection Process

1. Navigate to the Channels tab in your MyChatbot dashboard
2. Select the agent you want to connect to your Telegram account
3. Find and click on the Telegram account tab
4. Click on Add Telegram account

Setting Up Your Account Connection

1. Enter a name for the account connection (e.g., "Main Account", "Business Account")
2. Enter your phone number associated with your Telegram account
   • Make sure to include the country code (e.g., +44 for UK)
3. If you have password set up in your telegram account you should enter it, if not - just put any word
4. Click Continue to proceed

Authentication Process

1. After submitting your information, you will receive an authentication request in your Telegram app
2. Approve the authentication request in your Telegram app
3. Upon successful authentication, the dashboard will show "Connected" status
4. Toggle the switch to turn the connection on

Important Notes

• Unlike webhook-based channels (like Telegram bots), Telegram account connections have a different message processing system
• There is typically a 30-40 second delay for message processing
• When someone messages your Telegram account, your agent will read and respond to the message automatically
• Your agent will have access to read messages in your account and send responses

Video Demonstration

Watch the following video for a visual guide on how to connect your Telegram account: