This guide walks you through creating a Telegram BOT, connecting it to a channel, and optionally setting up a client-side BOT for custom interactions and notifications.

👉 Watch the full video series here: Telegram Playlist

1. In your Telegram app, search for @BotFather.

2. Type /help to view available commands.

3. Type or click /newbot to begin creating a new bot.

4. Follow the prompts:

• Choose a display name (e.g., Marco Polo Bot)

• Choose a username (e.g., sohamsmarcopolo_bot) — this must be unique.

5. Upon completion, BotFather will generate an API token for your new bot.

6. Use this token in your backend integration or BOT setup in DHRU FUSION.

7. Search for your bot in Telegram and start chatting — it won’t respond yet, because you haven’t set up the backend logic.

📺 Watch the Channel Connection Video

1. Go to your Telegram Channel Info section.

2. Copy the last part of the URL — this will be used as your Telegram Channel ID.

3. Add your BOT as an Administrator in the channel.

This enables your BOT to post messages and alerts in the channel.

📺 Watch the Client-Side BOT Setup Video

This video explains how to build and configure a Telegram BOT on the client side, for customized notifications and user-specific interactions.