How to Connect OpenClaw to Telegram General Setup

This guide walks through integrating OpenClaw AI assistant with Telegram using BotFather to create a bot token and pairing codes for secure connection. It covers the complete setup process from creating a Telegram bot to establishing a secure link between OpenClaw and Telegram. The tutorial emphasizes DM security and provides step-by-step instructions suitable for beginners.

Key Points

• •Use BotFather on Telegram to create a new bot and obtain an API token
• •Generate a pairing code in OpenClaw to establish secure connection with Telegram
• •Configure bot token in OpenClaw settings to link the two platforms
• •Enable DM (Direct Message) security settings for private conversations
• •Test the connection by sending a message to the bot on Telegram
• •Verify that OpenClaw receives and responds to Telegram messages correctly
• •Keep bot tokens and pairing codes confidential to prevent unauthorized access
• •Use BotFather commands to manage bot settings and permissions

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