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# Adding Telegram

To add a bot to telegram, you need to enter the bot's token in the "Token" field. You can use the token of a previously created bot or create a new one using [BotFather](https://.me/BotFather). 

Follow the link and create a bot by following the instructions in Telegram:

![](/files/VVHwDxpLBfEvJfIOKw5k)

In the add channel interface (above), paste the copied token and click "create". You can immediately select a scenario in which you can connect the created telegram bot. Once created, the new channel will appear in the list.