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Use this guide to configure the connection safely, then verify the account and permissions before you publish or automate.
Use this guide
- Prepare the provider credentials and callback values required for this connection.
- Enter them in the related settings area, save, and connect one safe test account.
- Verify the returned name, status, and permissions before using the connection.
Detailed steps
Connect Telegram Groups & Channels in Stackposts
Introduction
Stackposts allows you to connect your Telegram Groups and Channels to schedule and publish posts automatically.
To do this, you need to create a Telegram Bot and link it with Stackposts.
Step 1: Create a Telegram Bot
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Open Telegram app and search for @BotFather.
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Start a chat and send the command:
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BotFather will ask you to:
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Enter a name for your bot (e.g.,
Stackposts Bot). -
Enter a username ending with
bot(e.g.,stackposts_manager_bot).
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Once created, BotFather will send you a message with your Access Token, e.g.:
➝ Save this token, you will need it later in Stackposts.
Step 2: Add Bot to Your Group or Channel
For Groups
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Go to your Group on Telegram.
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Tap the Group name → Manage Group → Administrators.
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Add your newly created bot as an Admin.
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Give the bot permission to post messages.
For Channels
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Go to your Channel on Telegram.
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Tap the Channel name → Administrators.
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Add your bot as an Admin.
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Make sure it has permission to publish posts.
⚠️ Note: Without admin rights, Stackposts will not be able to post content.
Step 3: Connect Telegram to Stackposts
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In Stackposts, go to Channels → click + Add Channels.
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Select Telegram → choose Channel or Group.
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Enter the Access Token from BotFather.
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Click Submit.
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If successful, your Group/Channel will appear in the list of connected channels.
Step 4: Start Publishing
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Now you can create and schedule posts to Telegram directly from Stackposts.
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Select the connected Group/Channel when creating a post.
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Your bot will automatically publish the post at the scheduled time.
Troubleshooting
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Bot not posting? Make sure it has Admin rights in the Group/Channel.
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Invalid Token error? Double-check the Access Token from BotFather.
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Multiple Groups/Channels? You can use the same bot, just add it as Admin in each Group/Channel and reconnect them in Stackposts.
✅ Done! Your Telegram Groups and Channels are now connected to Stackposts.
Quick check
- The save or publish action completes without an error.
- The visible status, preview, or connected account matches the change.
- If the result differs, capture the exact message and review the troubleshooting guidance before retrying.