n8n-docs/docs/integrations/builtin/credentials/telegram.md
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Telegram credentials Documentation for Telegram credentials. Use these credentials to authenticate Telegram in n8n, a workflow automation platform. integration

Telegram credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

Prerequisites

Create a Telegram{:target=_blank .external-link} account.

Supported authentication methods

  • API bot access token

Refer to Telegram's Bot API documentation{:target=_blank .external-link} for more information about the service.

Using API bot access token

To configure this credential, you'll need:

  • A bot Access Token

To generate your access token:

  1. Start a chat with the BotFather{:target=_blank .external-link}.
  2. Enter /newbot and reply with your new bot's display name and username.
  3. Copy the bot token and add it as the Access Token in n8n.

Refer to the BotFather Create a new bot documentation for more information.