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# 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.

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**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]** butto&#x6E;**.**

**STEP 3:** In BotFather, type the command **/newbot**.

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**STEP 4:** Type the bot’s **name** (In this case, iMBrace).

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**STEP 5:** Type the bot’s **username** which ends with the word **“bot”**. Example, TetrisBot or tetris\_bot (In this case, iMBrace\_bot).

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**STEP 6:** You will then be presented with the **access token** for the HTTP API.

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**DONE:** The credential can then be used for Telegram node&#x73;**.**