Connect Telegram

1 auth method · updated 2026-10-01

Telegram is a cloud-based messaging app with a focus on security and speed. Build bots to send messages, manage chats, and interact with users.

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API key

Uses your own credential — Verslay stores it encrypted

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1
Sign in to Telegram
Open https://telegram.org/ and sign in to the account you want to connect.
2
Create the API key
Generate a new API key from the API or developer settings in your Telegram dashboard.
3
Copy it immediately
Telegram usually shows the full API key only once, right after you create it. Store it somewhere safe before closing the page.
4
Connect in Verslay
In the Verslay Hub, open Connections, find Telegram, and paste the API key into the Bot Token field.
5
Verify
The connection flips to Connected. Run any read-only action once to confirm the credential has the right scopes.
6
Rotate safely
When you rotate later: connect the new credential first, confirm it works, then revoke the old one.

What you’ll paste into Verslay

Bot Token

Your bot's token, e.g. 123456:ABC-DEF1234ghIkl. In Telegram, message @BotFather and send /newbot (or /token for existing bots). Connects a bot, not your personal account.

required · secret

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Telegram connection FAQ

How do I connect Telegram to Verslay?

Open Connections in the Verslay Hub, find Telegram, and use the API key method. The steps are: Sign in to Telegram, Create the API key, Copy it immediately, Connect in Verslay, Verify, Rotate safely.

What do I need before I connect Telegram?

You need Bot Token from your Telegram account. Your bot's token, e.g. 123456:ABC-DEF1234ghIkl. In Telegram, message @BotFather and send /newbot (or /token for existing bots). Connects a bot, not your personal account.

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