Telegram Channel Guide

Last updated: April 17, 2026

This guide will help you connect Telegram with QClaw. Unlike WhatsApp and WeChat, Telegram requires you to create a Bot via BotFather first, then paste the Bot Token into QClaw to complete the connection.

Prerequisites

  • QClaw is installed on your computer
  • You have a Telegram account

Setup Guide

Overview

Open QClaw Settings → Channels → click Telegram Configure → you’ll see it needs a Bot Token → go to Telegram and create a bot via BotFather → copy the Token → paste it back into QClaw → click Connect.

1Open QClaw Telegram Settings

Launch QClaw on your computer. Click Settings → Channels, find Telegram and click Configure. A dialog will appear asking for a Telegram Bot Token. You’ll need to create a bot in Telegram to get this token — follow the next steps.

QClaw Settings — Telegram Bot Token input dialog

2Search for BotFather in Telegram

Open Telegram on your phone or desktop. In the search bar, type BotFather and find the official account (verified with a blue checkmark ✓). Tap Open to start a conversation.

Telegram search — find BotFather verified account

3Create a New Bot & Get the Token

In the BotFather chat, send the command:

/newbot

BotFather will ask you a few questions:

  1. Bot name: Choose a display name for your bot (e.g. QClaw)
  2. Bot username: Choose a unique username that ends with _bot (e.g. YourNameQClaw_bot)

Once created, BotFather will reply with a message containing your Bot Token — a long string like 1234567890:AAF.... Copy this token.

BotFather conversation — /newbot command and receiving Bot Token
Security Note: Keep your Bot Token secure and private. Anyone with this token can control your bot. Do not share it publicly.

4Paste the Token & Connect

Go back to the QClaw Telegram dialog from Step 1. Paste the Bot Token you just copied into the Telegram Bot Token field, then click Connect.

5Start Chatting

Once connected, go back to the BotFather conversation in Telegram. Click the bot link in BotFather’s reply (e.g. t.me/YourNameQClaw_bot). Tap Start and send a message — QClaw will process it on your computer and reply directly in the chat.

Tip: After successful connection, try sending “Hello” to your bot in Telegram to verify everything is working.

Troubleshooting

  • Bot not responding? — Make sure QClaw is running on your computer and the Bot Token was pasted correctly.
  • Invalid token error? — Go back to BotFather and copy the token again. Make sure there are no extra spaces.
  • Want to change the bot name later? — Send /setname to BotFather to update the display name, or /setuserpic to set a profile picture.