How to Create a Telegram Sales Bot
Build a Telegram sales bot that takes orders, shares products, and answers questions automatically. Complete setup guide for Telegram commerce bots.
Create a Telegram bot via BotFather
Open Telegram and search for @BotFather. Send /newbot, follow the prompts to name your bot and set a username (must end in 'bot'), and receive your bot's API token. Store this token securely — it's the key to your bot.
Set your bot's profile and description
Use BotFather commands to set your bot's description (/setdescription), about text (/setabouttext), and profile photo (/setuserpic). These appear to users when they first open your bot and create the first impression.
Connect your Telegram bot to Replyot
In Replyot's connected accounts section, select Telegram and paste your bot token. Replyot will configure the webhook automatically, directing all messages sent to your Telegram bot to your AI system.
Add your product catalog and business context
Add your products, business information, and policies to Replyot. The AI uses this data to answer product questions, take orders, and handle customer service inquiries through your Telegram bot.
Share your bot's link and start selling
Your Telegram bot's direct link is t.me/yourbotusername. Share this in your social media bio, website, and marketing materials. Customers who click the link can start ordering immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is a Telegram bot free to run?
- Yes. Telegram's Bot API is completely free with no per-message charges, making Telegram one of the most cost-effective channels for high-volume messaging.
- Can a Telegram bot accept payments?
- Yes. Telegram has a native payments API that supports various payment providers. You can also send external payment links within Telegram conversations.
- Can I add my Telegram bot to a group or channel?
- Yes. Add the bot as an admin to your Telegram group or channel and it can respond to messages there. This enables community commerce within group chats.
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