---
title: 'Telegram'
description: 'Send messages, manage groups, and build bots with the Telegram Bot API.'
---

# Telegram

Send messages, manage groups, and build bots with the Telegram Bot API.

| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Communication |
| Base URL | `https://api.telegram.org/bot{bot_token}` |
| Authentication | Bearer Token |
| Endpoints | 6 |
| Connector key | `telegram` |

## Using Telegram in a workflow

1. Go to **Connections** and click **New Connection**.
2. Pick **Telegram** from the marketplace.
3. Enter your credentials (see Authentication above for what's expected).
4. In a workflow, drop an **API Call** node and select this connection.
5. Pick the operation you need from the Operation dropdown — see the table below.

## Available Endpoints

| Endpoint | Summary |
|---|---|
| [POST /sendMessage](./post_sendmessage_messaging_sendmessage) | Send a text message |
| [GET /getUpdates](./get_getupdates_messaging_getupdates) | Get incoming updates |
| [GET /getMe](./get_getme_messaging_getme) | Get bot information |
| [POST /sendPhoto](./post_sendphoto_messaging_sendphoto) | Send a photo |
| [POST /setWebhook](./post_setwebhook_messaging_setwebhook) | Set webhook URL for updates |
| [GET /getChat](./get_getchat_messaging_getchat) | Get chat information |

> Each endpoint has its own page with parameter details, an example
> `API Call` node configuration, and the response shape.