Telegram Integration
Connect your AI assistant to Telegram in minutes.
Prerequisites
- Telegram account
- Flaxu account
Setup Steps
1. Create a Telegram Bot
- Open Telegram and search for @BotFather
- Send
/newbotcommand - Enter a name for your bot (e.g., "My AI Assistant")
- Enter a username (must end with
bot, e.g.,myai_assistant_bot) - Copy the API Token that BotFather gives you
2. Connect to Flaxu
- Go to Flaxu Dashboard
- Click "Add Integration" → "Telegram"
- Paste your Bot Token
- Click "Connect"
3. Start Chatting!
Find your bot on Telegram and send a message. Your AI assistant is ready!
Bot Settings (Optional)
You can customize your bot via BotFather:
/setdescription - Set bot description
/setabouttext - Set about text
/setuserpic - Set profile pictureTroubleshooting
Bot not responding?
- Check if the token is correct
- Make sure the bot is connected in Flaxu dashboard
- Try
/startcommand
Messages are slow?
- This is normal for first message (cold start)
- Subsequent messages should be faster
💡 Pro Tip
Enable "Inline Mode" in BotFather (/setinline) to use your bot in any chat with @mention.