Learn how to configure a Telegram bot to use with Telegram to Jira Connector.

With Telegram, you're given the option to create a Telegram bot for free. This can be done with the following steps. 

The steps can be followed using either Telegram's mobile version or desktop version.

1. Go to Telegram.

2. Search for BotFather, ensure it's the verified account.

3. Initiate a chat with the bot by typing in the command (/newbot).

4. Choose a name for your bot.

Note: this is not the name the users will be searching for, it's the name that will appear with the bot (example: Infosysta support).

5. Create a username for the bot, ending in 'bot'.

Note: It has to end in " bot" or "_bot".

6. Once you're done, a congratulatory message will appear with an important message.

It will include your:

• Telegram bot username
• Telegram bot token

Please take note of them as they will be essential in using setting your bot up with Telegram to Jira Connector.

You can also follow this video to help you see the steps in action.

You can use the token and the username to add them to the add-on's config page click here for more info.

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