# Install Telegram as an Inbox channel

Installing Telegram is a very easy process with MessageBird's Inbox! 

Keep in mind that you need to **create a bot** on Telegram in advance. If you need some help, check out the [Telegram step-by-step guide](https://core.telegram.org/bots#3-how-do-i-create-a-bot) on how to do it.

 

Please follow these simple steps to add Telegram to your Inbox:

1\. Go to your Dashboard and choose 'Channels' on the left-hand side menu and then 'Telegram' or click [here](https://dashboard.messagebird.com/en/channels/telegram/new):

 

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2\. Fill in the Channel name, [Bot token](https://core.telegram.org/bots#3-how-do-i-create-a-bot) and [Bot username](https://core.telegram.org/bots#4-how-are-bots-different-from-humans):

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3\. Click on 'Install now' and voilà! Telegram is now installed as a channel.

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You can always edit, rename or delete your channel:

Go to [Telegram's Settings](https://dashboard.messagebird.com/en/channels/telegram), simply select the 'Edit channel' icon, edit needed fields and save the changes afterward:&#x20;

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To delete the channel click on the 'Delete channel' icon.

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**TIP:** Once this has been completed, please test your channels to ensure they create conversations/tickets in Inbox. If they aren't, please refer to the article [How to connect and disconnect a channel from Inbox](https://docs.bird.com/connectivity-platform/installing-channels/how-to-connect-and-disconnect-a-channel-from-inbox).