Telegram Alerts

Use Blokiments Alerts Bot

Use a personal Bot

Step 1: Create a Telegram Bot and Get the Bot API Token

Firstly, you must create a bot and obtain the Bot API token. Follow these steps:

1. Open Telegram and search for @BotFather (or click here).

2. Start a conversation with @BotFather by clicking the Start button.

3. In the chat, type /newbot and press Enter.

4. BotFather will prompt you to:

   • Choose a name for your bot (e.g., "MyAlertBot123").

   • Choose a username that ends with "bot" (e.g., "MyAlertBot123_bot").

   
5. Once completed, @BotFather will create your bot and provide a Bot API Token (a long string that looks like this: 123456789:ABCDEF...). This token is required to connect your bot to our webpage.

6. Copy the Bot API Token and paste it into our web page's Bot API token field.

7. Start a conversation with your new bot (missing this step will prevent the bot from working).

   1. Search for your bot using its username (e.g., @MyAlertBot123) on Telegram or by clicking the link provided by @BotFather.

   2. Open the chat and click the Start button. This step activates the bot and allows it to send messages.

We understand the importance of keeping your Bot API Token secure. Rest assured that we take all necessary measures to handle and store your Bot API Token with the highest level of security. Your token is used exclusively to facilitate communication between your Telegram bot and our system.

However, to minimize any potential security risks, we recommend the following:

• Use this bot only for receiving Blokiments-related notifications, and avoid using it for sensitive or personal information.

• If you suspect any unauthorized use of your bot, immediately revoke the Bot API Token via @BotFather and generate a new one.

Step 2: Get the Chat ID

The Chat ID is needed to send alerts or messages from the bot to a specific chat or group. Follow these steps to obtain it:

• Open Telegram and search for @get_myidbot (or click here).

• Start a conversation with @get_myidbot by clicking the Start button.

• The bot will reply with your Chat ID. It usually looks like a series of numbers, e.g., 12345678.

• Copy the Chat ID and paste it into the Chat ID field on your webpage.

Step 3: Test the Bot Connection

• After entering the Bot API Token and Chat ID on your webpage, click the Send Test button.

• You should receive a test message in the chat or group linked to the Chat ID if everything is set up correctly.

You are ready to click the Next button.