Get Telegram API Key
To use the Telegram node, you need a Bot Token. This guide describes how to create a Telegram Bot.
π Prerequisites
- β Telegram App
π API Key Issuance Steps
Step 1: Search BotFather
- Open Telegram
- Search for
@BotFather - Click "Start"
Step 2: Create New Bot
- Send
/newbotcommand - Enter Bot Name (displayed name, e.g., "My AI Helper")
- Enter Bot Username (unique ID, must end in
bot, e.g.,my_ai_helper_bot)
Step 3: Get Token
- If successful, BotFather sends a message containing the HTTP API Token
- Copy the token (
123456:ABC...)
Step 4: Check Chat ID
- Send a message to your new bot
- Open browser and visit:
https://api.telegram.org/bot<YOUR_TOKEN>/getUpdates - Look for
"chat":{"id":123456789...}in the JSON response - Copy that number (Chat ID)
βοΈ CodeFreeAI Configuration
- Add Node: Drag "Telegram" node
- Enter Key: Paste Token into "API Key" field
- Enter Chat ID: Paste Chat ID into "Chat ID" field