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Connecting Your Telegram Account
Connect your personal Telegram account to a MyChatbot agent. Unlike a Telegram bot, this links your agent to your existing account as a device, so it can read and reply to the conversations that land in your real inbox.
At a glance
| You need | Where | Result |
|---|---|---|
| An agent to connect | Channels page → Telegram Account channel | Connection form ready |
| Account name + phone number + password | Connect your Telegram account form | QR code appears |
| Scan the QR code with your phone | Telegram app → Settings → Devices → Link Desktop Device | Account joins the Connected Telegram accounts list |
| Flip the toggle on | The connected account card | Agent reads and replies to incoming messages |
Connect in 4 steps
- Open the Channels page, pick your agent, then select the Telegram Account channel.
- Fill in Account Name, Phone Number, and Password, then click Continue.
- Scan the QR code from your Telegram app (Settings → Devices → Link Desktop Device).
- Toggle the connected account on.
In the app: app.mychatbot.app/channels → Telegram Account
Overview
Connecting your personal Telegram account lets your agent act through your existing account rather than a separate bot. This gives a more personal experience: when someone messages you, your agent can read the conversation and respond as your account.
Step-by-step connection
- Go to the Channels page in the app.
- Select the agent you want to connect.
- Choose the Telegram Account channel to open the Connect your Telegram account form.
Filling in the connection form
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Account Name | A unique name for the connection (e.g. MainAccount). Latin letters and numbers only, no spaces. |
| Phone Number | The phone number on your Telegram account, in international format (e.g. +1 212 555 0123). |
| Password | Your Telegram account password. If you have 2FA enabled, use that password; otherwise enter any word. |
Click Continue and wait for the QR code to appear.
Authenticating with the QR code
- After you click Continue, MyChatbot shows a QR code for authentication.
- On your phone, open the Telegram app → Settings → Devices → Link Desktop Device.
- Scan the QR code shown in MyChatbot.
- The account appears in your Connected Telegram accounts list.
- Toggle the connection on to let the agent start handling messages.
You have 2 minutes
You have about 2 minutes to complete the scan. If you refresh the page during this window, the process resumes automatically. After that, you'll need to start over.
Managing a connected account
- The connected account card has an on/off toggle — turn it off to pause your agent on that account without disconnecting.
- Use Revoke on the card to disconnect the account entirely.
- If Telegram later stops trusting the linked device, MyChatbot removes the account and asks you to connect it again.
Important notes
- When someone messages your Telegram account, your agent reads the message and replies automatically (while the toggle is on).
- Because your agent connects as a linked device on your personal account — not through the instant bot channel — replies aren't immediate. Expect a 30–40 second delay before your agent responds. This is normal for account (not bot) connections.
Bot or account?
Want instant replies from a dedicated bot instead of your personal inbox? Use the Telegram bot channel. Use a Telegram Account connection when you want the agent to work inside your real, existing account.