# Telegram

Telegram is the most straightforward way to take Genie mobile. Once connected, your AI assistant is available directly in Telegram, operating with the same context and capabilities as the browser interface.

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## Setup

There are multiple ways to connect Telegram to your Genie account:

**Official Bot** — The fastest option. Click the setup link in your channel settings, start a conversation with the Genie bot, and you are connected within seconds.

**Telegram Login Widget** — Uses Telegram's official authentication flow to link your account.

**Custom Bot** — Create your own bot through BotFather, give it a unique name and identity, and connect it using the token. This gives you full control over the bot's appearance and branding.

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## What You Can Do

Once connected, you interact with the bot like any other Telegram conversation:

* Ask questions about your code, setup, or environment
* Get help debugging errors
* Receive context-aware guidance based on your workspace
* Send and receive quick updates about your server

The AI responds using your full server context — the same files, tools, and configurations available in the browser.

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## Mobile Workflow

Telegram is particularly effective for mobile use:

* Short, focused exchanges work best on small screens
* Voice messages are supported — speak your question and the AI responds in text
* Conversations sync across all your Telegram devices
* Notifications keep you informed when responses arrive

You can start a conversation on your phone and continue it on desktop without losing context.

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## Privacy and Access

Your bot only sees messages you send directly to it. It cannot access your other Telegram chats, contacts, or conversations.

If you use a custom bot, other users can find it by username, but they must be approved by you before they can interact with it. You manage access requests from your Genie settings.

All messages are encrypted in transit and are not used to train external models.

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## Sharing Your Bot

You can allow others to use your bot, but they will share your credit pool. Each interaction counts against your daily allocation.

For team use, it is recommended that each person has their own Genie account with their own bot.

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## Best Practices

* Use Telegram for quick checks, status updates, and light interactions
* Use the browser for longer coding sessions and complex workflows
* Keep messages concise for faster, more relevant responses
* Save useful AI responses using Telegram's star or saved messages feature