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Start chatting on Telegram

Connecting to WednesdayAI on Telegram is the easiest pairing of any channel — no QR code, no phone number. Find the bot your administrator set up and send it a message.

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What you need

  • Telegram installed on your phone or computer
  • The bot username from your administrator (looks like @YourBotName)

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Steps

1

Get the bot username from your administrator

Ask your administrator for the Telegram bot username. It starts with @ and usually ends in Bot.
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Open a chat with the bot

In Telegram, tap the search icon and type the bot username. Select it from the results and tap Start.Or use this link (replace YourBotName with the actual username):
https://t.me/YourBotName
3

Send your first message

Type a message and send it. WednesdayAI will reply within a few seconds.
Depending on how your administrator configured access, the bot may reply with a pairing code instead of a direct answer. If this happens, share that code with your administrator — once they approve it, send another message and you will get a normal reply.

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Slash commands

On Telegram, WednesdayAI commands also appear as native slash commands. Type / in the chat and Telegram shows a list of available commands — tap one instead of typing it out. Common commands include /reset (start a fresh conversation), /status, and /model. Your administrator may have added custom commands too.

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Group chats

If your administrator has added the bot to a Telegram group, chat with your AI by:
  • Mentioning it: @YourBotName what is the weather today?
  • Replying to one of the bot’s previous messages
The bot stays quiet by default in groups and only responds when addressed directly.

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Tips

  • Multiple devices — Telegram syncs across all your devices. Start on your phone, continue on desktop.
  • Notifications — make sure Telegram notifications are enabled so you see replies promptly.

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Troubleshooting

Make sure you tapped Start before sending a message — Telegram requires this for bots. If you tapped Start and there is still no reply, ask your administrator to run openclaw doctor to check the Telegram channel status.
Double-check the username with your administrator. Bot usernames are case-insensitive but must match exactly. Try searching without the @ symbol.
Your Telegram account ID may not be in the allowed users list. Ask your administrator to add you. They will need your Telegram numeric user ID — you can find it by DMing @userinfobot on Telegram.
In groups you need to mention the bot by username or reply to its messages. It does not respond to every message in a busy group by default.