How to Receive Notifications in Telegram from Webhookify.app

Combine the webhook management power of webhookify.app with Telegram’s instant messaging capabilities to create a streamlined notification system that keeps you connected anywhere, anytime. While webhookify.app simplifies webhook handling and monitoring, Telegram’s mobile-first approach ensures you receive critical alerts even when you’re away from your computer. This powerful integration transforms your smartphone into a real-time webhook monitoring dashboard, delivering instant notifications with Telegram’s reliable push notification system, offline message sync, and cross-device accessibility. Whether you’re monitoring e-commerce transactions, system health checks, or API integrations, this setup provides the ultimate flexibility to stay informed without being tied to your desk. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for the complete setup process.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• A Telegram account
• The Telegram app (mobile, desktop, or web version)
• A webhookify.app account
• Basic familiarity with Telegram messaging

Step 1: Create Your Webhookify.app Account

1. Visit webhookify.app
2. Sign up for a new account or log in if you already have one
3. Complete the account verification process if required

Step 2: Set Up Telegram Integration

Navigate to Integrations

1. Once logged into webhookify.app, locate and click on the Integrations tab in your dashboard
2. Look for the Telegram option among the available integrations
3. Click on Telegram to begin the setup process

Step 3: Create a Telegram Bot

Access BotFather

1. Open Telegram on your preferred device
2. Search for @BotFather or visit the direct link: t.me/botfather
3. Click on the BotFather profile and start a conversation

Create Your Bot

1. Send the command /createbot to BotFather
2. BotFather will ask for a bot name – enter a descriptive name (e.g., “Webhookify Notifications”)
3. Next, you’ll need to provide a username for your bot:
   • The username must be unique
   • It must end with “bot” or “_bot” (e.g., “webhookify_notifications_bot”)
   • Choose something memorable and related to your webhook monitoring

Get Your Bot Token

1. Once your bot is created successfully, BotFather will provide you with an API token
2. Copy this token immediately – it looks something like: 123456789:ABCdefGHIjklMNOpqrsTUVwxyz
3. Keep this token secure and don’t share it publicly

Important: This API token gives full control over your bot, so treat it like a password.

Step 4: Connect Telegram to Webhookify.app

Enter Bot Token

1. Return to webhookify.app in your browser
2. In the Telegram integration setup page, locate the API Token or Bot Token field
3. Paste the API token you copied from BotFather
4. Don’t click save just yet – there’s one more crucial step

Activate Your Bot

1. Go back to Telegram
2. Find your newly created bot (it should appear in your chat list)
3. Send several messages to your bot – this is essential for the next step
   • Send any messages like “Hello”, “Test”, or “Start”
   • The bot won’t respond yet, but this creates the necessary chat session

Get Chat ID

1. Return to webhookify.app
2. With your bot token already entered, look for the “Get Chat ID” button
3. Click “Get Chat ID” – this will retrieve your unique chat identifier
4. You should see a confirmation that your chat ID has been successfully obtained
5. Click Save or Connect to complete the integration

Step 5: Enable Telegram Notifications for Your Webhooks

This is a crucial step that’s often overlooked:

1. Navigate to your webhooks list in webhookify.app
2. For each webhook where you want Telegram notifications:
   • Click on the webhook or go to its settings
   • Look for notification settings or integration options
   • Make sure the Telegram toggle is turned ON (enabled)
   • The toggle should appear green/active when enabled
3. Save any changes to your webhook settings

Step 6: Test Your Setup

1. Trigger a test webhook or wait for a real webhook event
2. Check your Telegram bot chat for the notification message
3. If notifications aren’t appearing, verify:
   • Telegram integration is properly connected
   • Telegram notifications are enabled for each individual webhook
   • The bot token is correct
   • You sent messages to the bot before getting the chat ID

Troubleshooting Common Issues

“Get Chat ID” Button Doesn’t Work

• Send messages first: Make sure you’ve sent several messages to your bot in Telegram
• Check bot token: Verify that you copied the complete API token from BotFather
• Wait a moment: Sometimes there’s a slight delay – try waiting 30 seconds and clicking again

Notifications Not Appearing

• Check webhook settings: Ensure Telegram is enabled for each webhook individually
• Verify bot status: Make sure your bot hasn’t been blocked or restricted
• Test the bot token: Try creating a new bot if the current one isn’t working
• Check message history: Look in your bot chat – messages might be there but without notifications

Integration Connection Failed

• Recreate bot: Try creating a new bot with BotFather and starting over
• Check token format: Ensure the API token is complete and properly formatted
• Clear and retry: Clear the token field and re-enter it carefully

Bot Not Responding

• This is normal: Your bot is designed only to receive webhook notifications, not to respond to messages
• Check webhookify settings: The issue is likely in the webhook configuration, not the bot itself

Best Practices

1. Use descriptive names: Choose clear names for your bot and username to avoid confusion
2. Keep tokens secure: Never share your bot token publicly or commit it to version control
3. Test regularly: Periodically verify that notifications are still working
4. Monitor bot status: Check if Telegram has any restrictions on your bot
5. Organize conversations: Consider creating different bots for different types of notifications

Additional Tips

• You can create multiple bots for different projects or notification types
• Use Telegram’s notification settings to customize how you’re alerted to new messages
• The bot will only send messages – it won’t respond to your messages unless specifically programmed
• You can customize your bot’s profile picture and description in BotFather later
• Keep your webhookify.app account secure with strong passwords and two-factor authentication

Managing Your Bot

Customizing Your Bot (Optional)

After setup, you can enhance your bot through BotFather:

• /setdescription – Add a description
• /setabouttext – Set about text
• /setuserpic – Upload a profile picture
• /setcommands – Add custom commands (advanced)

Bot Limitations

• Bots can send up to 30 messages per second
• Message length is limited to 4096 characters
• Your bot can only send messages to users who have started a conversation with it

Conclusion

With Telegram notifications properly configured through your custom bot, you’ll receive instant webhook alerts directly in your Telegram app. The key steps are creating the bot correctly, ensuring you message it first, successfully getting the chat ID, and enabling Telegram notifications for each individual webhook.

Remember to test your setup thoroughly and keep your bot token secure. If you encounter any issues, try recreating the bot from scratch – it only takes a few minutes and often resolves configuration problems.

Happy webhook monitoring!