Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Telegram Chatbot with n8n

Follow these steps to create a Telegram chatbot using n8n:

Step 1: Set Up Your Bot with BotFather

1. Open Telegram and search for BotFather.
2. Start a chat with BotFather and use the command /newbot.
3. Follow the prompts to name your bot and create a username.
4. BotFather will provide you with a token. Save this token as you will need it later.

Step 2: Configure Telegram Trigger Node in n8n

1. Log in to your n8n dashboard.
2. Create a new workflow and name it Telegram Chatbot.
3. Add a Telegram Trigger node to your workflow.
4. Click on the node and enter the token you received from BotFather.
5. Set the Webhook URL to the URL provided by n8n.
6. Save the node configuration.

Step 3: Add Response Nodes

1. Add a Function node to process incoming messages.
2. Write a function to handle different commands or messages.
3. Add a Telegram Send Message node to send responses back to the user.
4. Connect the nodes appropriately to ensure the workflow processes messages and sends responses.

Step 4: Test Your Chatbot

1. Activate the workflow in n8n.
2. Open Telegram and start a chat with your bot.
3. Send a message to test if the bot responds correctly.
4. Check the execution logs in n8n for any errors and debug if necessary.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Ensure your bot token is correct and has not expired.
• Verify the webhook URL is correctly set in the Telegram Trigger node.
• Check the execution logs for detailed error messages.

@lerlerchan by LerLer Chan

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