Messenger Channels
Connect Telegram
Telegram is connected with a bot token from BotFather and a list of allowed user IDs.
What you need
Allowed user IDs are required
In the current app flow, Telegram setup is saved only when allowed user IDs are included. This keeps the bot scoped to the people who should be able to call it.
- A Telegram bot token issued by BotFather
- The Telegram user IDs that should be allowed to use the bot
Setup steps
- 1
Open @BotFather in Telegram and create a new bot with /newbot.
- 2
Copy the bot token that BotFather issues.
- 3
Use a helper such as @userinfobot to find your Telegram user ID or the IDs you want to allow.
- 4
Open Channels from the sidebar in Semo and find the Telegram card.
- 5
Press Connect to open the setup modal, then enter the Bot Token and Allowed User IDs.
- 6
Press Save & Connect and let the app validate before saving.
Config fields
Bot Token
RequiredThe token issued by BotFather. It authenticates the bot itself.
Example: 123456:ABC-DEF...
Allowed User IDs
RequiredA comma-separated list of Telegram user IDs that are allowed to use the bot.
Example: 123456789, 987654321
Operational notes
- Use the quick guide area and Show guide inside the setup modal if you want to review the BotFather steps again.
- Telegram is token-based, so credentials are validated when you press Save & Connect. You can also use Validate Configuration from Advanced settings.
- If the bot does not respond, recheck the token and the allowed user IDs first.