> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://fliqr.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Automate Telegram with Fliqr AI

> Connect a Telegram bot to Fliqr AI, build omnichannel flows, send broadcasts, and optionally link Telegram Business mode.

Telegram bots give you flexible messaging with inline keyboards and no Meta-style 24-hour window for bot chats. Connect your bot token to Fliqr AI and automate DMs from the same Flow Builder as your other channels.

## Prerequisites

* A Telegram account
* A bot created with [@BotFather](https://t.me/BotFather)
* The bot **API token** from BotFather

## Connect Telegram

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create the bot">
    In Telegram, open **@BotFather**, send `/newbot`, and copy the API token.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Fliqr AI channel settings">
    Go to **Settings → Channels → Telegram** (or Integrations → Telegram, depending on your workspace layout).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Paste the bot token">
    Save the token. Fliqr AI registers the webhook automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test">
    Message your bot with `/start` and confirm the conversation appears in Fliqr AI.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Build flows

Use **Telegram** or **Omnichannel** message types. Prefer Omnichannel when the same content can serve multiple channels.

To test without preview merge limitations, create an automated response / keyword such as `test` that triggers your Telegram flow.

## Guides in this section

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Broadcasts" icon="bullhorn" href="/docs/channels/telegram/broadcasts">
    Send a published flow to Telegram contacts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Telegram Business mode" icon="briefcase" href="/docs/channels/telegram/business-mode">
    Let a Premium/Business account route private chats to your bot.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Request location" icon="location-dot" href="/docs/channels/request-location">
    Collect latitude and longitude in a flow.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Limits

<Warning>
  Users must message your bot first (or open a deep link) before you can chat with them. A bot token can have only one active webhook at a time.
</Warning>