# Telegram
[Telegram](https://telegram.org/) is a cloud-based instant messaging and voice over IP service. Users can send messages and exchange photos, videos, stickers, audio, and files of any type.
## Account integration using Access Token
To begin, you will need:
* A [Telegram](https://telegram.org/) account.
**STEP 1:** Click the [BotFather](https://telegram.me/BotFather) and it will navigate to the web browser.
**STEP 2:** In the web browser, click the **\[Open Telegram Desktop]** button if you wish to continue at the Telegram Desktop version, or just click the **\[SEND MESSAGE]** button**.**
**STEP 3:** In BotFather, type the command **/newbot**.
**STEP 4:** Type the bot’s **name** (In this case, iMBrace).
**STEP 5:** Type the bot’s **username** which ends with the word **“bot”**. Example, TetrisBot or tetris\_bot (In this case, iMBrace\_bot).
**STEP 6:** You will then be presented with the **access token** for the HTTP API.
**DONE:** The credential can then be used for Telegram nodes**.**
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