How to Build a Telegram Bot in Minutes with n8n

Most people overcomplicate setting up a Telegram bot.
It’s actually simple.
Start with BotFather in Telegram — make sure it’s the verified account.
Create a new bot, choose a name, and assign a username (don’t forget “bot” at the end).
You’ll get an access token.
Drop that token into n8n, set a trigger for “on message,” and save.
If the test connection succeeds, you’re live.
From there, even clicking the bot link sends a start conversation message you can capture.
No code. No friction. Just a working Telegram bot in minutes.