Telegram
Connect a private Telegram bot to reach your representative outside the Zinley app.
Connect the bot
- Message @BotFather and send
/newbot. - Choose a display name and a username ending in
bot. - Copy the bot token. Treat it like a password.
- In Zinley, open Configure → Your Zinley → Connections → Chat apps → Telegram.
- Paste the token, add yourself as an owner, and save.
- Message the bot to verify the connection.
Owners, guests, and groups
- Owners can use your representative with your account context and allowed tools.
- Guests receive privacy-limited access without your private context or devices.
- Everyone else receives no access.
Start with only yourself as an owner. Group chat is off by default; enable it only after reviewing the owner and guest list.
Day-to-day behavior
Telegram has no AI model button. It uses Configure → Speed & Model → Default model and the same credit balance as Chat. An AI model selected in direct Chat does not change this channel default. External actions still follow your approval settings, and long replies may be split to fit Telegram's message limit. See Choose the right AI model setting.
Disconnecting in Zinley stops the connection and removes the stored token. To revoke it on Telegram too, use BotFather's /revoke or delete the bot.
If the bot does not reply, check the exact Telegram username in the access list, the group-chat toggle, connection status, and credits.
Next, review Authority & approvals before giving an owner broad access, or compare other connected services.