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Telegram Integration

Follow these steps to securely connect OpenClaw to Telegram.

1. Create Your Bot

  1. Open Telegram and search for @BotFather.
  2. Type /newbot and follow the instructions to set your bot's name and username.
  3. Save the API Token: Keep the provided token (e.g., 123456:ABC-DEF...) safe.
  4. Security Tip: Use the /setprivacy command in @BotFather to ensure Privacy Mode is Enabled, preventing the bot from reading unauthorized group messages.

2. Configure OpenClaw

  1. Run openclaw configure --section channels on your Raspberry Pi.
  2. Select Telegram as your communication channel.
  3. Paste the API Token you received from BotFather.

3. Secure Pairing

OpenClaw uses a mandatory pairing system to ensure only you can control it:

  1. Start a chat with your new bot in Telegram and hit Start.
  2. The bot will reply with a unique Pairing Code.
  3. In your Raspberry Pi terminal, run: 
    openclaw pairing approve telegram [YOUR_CODE]

Once completed, your Telegram account is whitelisted.