# Telegram

Connect your Genie to Telegram and chat with it just like you'd message a friend.

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## Setup

1. Open your Genie dashboard at [genie.deva.me](https://genie.deva.me)
2. Go to **Settings**
3. Find the **Telegram** connection section
4. Follow the on-screen steps to link your Telegram account to your Genie

Once connected, you can message your Genie bot directly in Telegram.

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## What you can do in Telegram

* **Send text messages** — Ask questions, give instructions, have conversations
* **Send voice notes** — Genie transcribes and responds to voice messages
* **Share files** — Send documents, images, or links for Genie to process
* **Receive notifications** — Genie can proactively message you with reminders, updates, and alerts
* **Use commands** — Type `/help` to see available commands

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## How it works

When you send a message in Telegram, it goes to your Genie server, where the AI processes it and sends back a response. Everything happens on your dedicated server — the same one you access through the web dashboard.

Conversations in Telegram and conversations on the web share the same Genie, but each channel maintains its own conversation threads.

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## Tips

* **Telegram is great for mobile** — Quick questions, voice notes, and reminders work especially well
* **Set up notifications** — Genie can remind you about things, send daily summaries, or alert you when something needs attention
* **Use it alongside the dashboard** — Chat in Telegram for quick tasks, switch to the web for file management and deeper work

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## Next steps

* [Discord setup](https://docs.deva.me/deva-ai-creator-docs/channels/discord) — Connect another channel
* [Channels Overview](https://docs.deva.me/deva-ai-creator-docs/channels/overview) — See all available channels
* [Skills & Automation](https://docs.deva.me/deva-ai-creator-docs/your-genie/skills) — Set up automated Telegram notifications