> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.agent37.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Telegram

> How to configure Telegram Bot for OpenClaw

In this tutorial, you will learn how to configure a Telegram bot and connect it with OpenClaw.

Follow the steps below or watch the full video tutorial.

## Video walkthrough

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### Prerequisites

* An Agent37 account and an OpenClaw instance
* Access to the instance **Terminal**

### Step 1: Create a Telegram bot (BotFather)

1. Open Telegram and search for **@BotFather**.
2. Start a chat and send `/newbot`.
   * Give your bot a name (e.g., “My OpenClaw Assistant”).
   * Give it a username (must end in `bot`, e.g., `my_openclaw_assistant_bot`).
3. Copy the **Bot Token** BotFather returns.
   * This token is your API key. **Keep it secret**.

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### Step 2: Open the Agent37 Terminal

1. Go to the Agent37 dashboard: [https://www.agent37.com/dashboard](https://www.agent37.com/dashboard)
2. Create an instance (or open an existing one).
3. Open **Terminal**.

### Step 3: Configure OpenClaw to use Telegram

Run:

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openclaw configure
```

Then follow the prompts:

* **Where will the gateway run?** → Select `Local`
* **Select Section to Configure?** → `Channel`
* **Configure / Link**
* **Select Channel** → `Telegram`
* **Enter Telegram bot token** → Paste the token you copied
* Navigate to `Finish` → `Continue`

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### Step 4: Pair the bot (approve pairing code)

In Telegram, open your bot and send `/start`.

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When Telegram shows a pairing code, run this in the instance terminal:

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openclaw pairing approve telegram <code>
```

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### Step 5: Restart and test

1. Start/restart your OpenClaw service so the bot connection becomes active.
2. Send a message to your bot to confirm it responds.

You have successfully connected a **Telegram bot with OpenClaw**.