Telegram notifications for form submissions
Form submissions delivered to a Telegram chat
Why Use This Integration
Get form submissions as Telegram messages
Works for solo developers and teams alike
No app switching — notifications land where you already chat
Simple bot-based setup, no server required
How It Works
Create a Telegram bot, add it to your chat or channel, and connect the bot token in Formboost. Every submission is sent as a formatted message via the Telegram Bot API.
Form submitted → Formboost sends message via Telegram Bot API → Message appears in your chat instantly
Setup in 6 Steps
Create a bot with @BotFather on Telegram
Copy the bot token
Add the bot to your chat or channel
Go to Formboost → Integrations → Telegram
Paste the bot token and chat ID
Test the integration
Telegram setup walkthrough
In short
Telegram is fast, free, and works on every device. With Formboost's Telegram integration, you get a notification the moment someone submits your contact form — delivered to yourself, a group, or a channel.
Key takeaways
- •Telegram delivery is included on the free plan.
- •You need a bot token from @BotFather and the chat ID of the destination conversation.
- •The bot must be added to the group and, for privacy-mode groups, granted permission to post.
- •Useful when the team already lives in Telegram and nobody wants another inbox.
What the Message Looks Like
📋 New submission — My Contact Form
name: Jane Smith
email: jane@example.com
message: I'd like to schedule a demo.The message arrives from your own Telegram bot, so you can control its name and icon.
Step 1: Create a Telegram Bot
Telegram requires a bot to send messages. Setting one up takes about 2 minutes:
- •Open Telegram and start a chat with @BotFather
- •Send
/newbot - •Choose a display name (e.g., "My Form Alerts")
- •Choose a username — must end in
bot(e.g.,myformalertsbot) - •BotFather replies with a bot token — copy it
Paste the bot token into the Telegram Bot Token field in your Formboost form's Integrations tab.
Step 2: Get Your Chat ID
Formboost needs a Chat ID to know where to deliver the message.
For personal notifications (fastest):
- •Search for @userinfobot on Telegram and click Start
- •It immediately replies with your Chat ID:
Id: 123456789 - •Paste that number into the Chat ID field in Formboost
For group or channel notifications:
- •Add your bot to the group or channel and make it an admin
- •Send any message in the group
- •Open this URL in your browser (replace
YOUR_BOT_TOKEN):
https://api.telegram.org/botYOUR_BOT_TOKEN/getUpdates- •Find
chat.idin the JSON response — that's your Chat ID
- •For public channels, you can use the channel username (e.g.
@mychannel) instead of a numeric ID.
Step 3: Save and Test
- •Log in to dashboard.formboost.app
- •Open your form → Integrations tab
- •Enter the bot token and Chat ID
- •Click Save
- •Click Send Test — the bot should send a message to your chat within seconds
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| "Chat not found" | Start a conversation with the bot first, or verify the Chat ID |
| Bot in group but no messages | Promote the bot to admin in the group/channel settings |
getUpdates returns empty array | Send a message in the group first, then refresh the URL |
| Bot token invalid | Regenerate via /token in BotFather |
| Messages stopped | Check if the bot was removed or blocked |
Security Note
Bot tokens are sensitive — they let anyone send messages as your bot. Keep them out of public repos and rotate them via BotFather if ever exposed (/token → select your bot → Revoke current token).
When to Use Telegram vs. Slack
| Telegram | Slack | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Personal alerts, mobile-first teams | Team workspaces |
| Setup | Requires a bot | Requires Incoming Webhooks app |
| Mobile experience | Excellent | Good |
| Cost | Free | Free (with limits) |
| Multiple recipients | Groups/channels | Channels |
For solo developers or small teams, Telegram is often the fastest path to real-time form alerts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Telegram integration
How does Telegram integration work?
Create a Telegram bot, add it to your chat or channel, and connect the bot token in Formboost. Every submission is sent as a formatted message via the Telegram Bot API.
How do I set up Telegram?
Follow the setup steps below. The process is straightforward and typically takes just a few minutes to complete.
Which plans include the Telegram integration?
The Telegram integration is included on every Formboost plan, including Free.
Can I use multiple integrations at once?
Yes, on Starter and above: Starter allows five destinations per form and Pro removes the limit, so one form can post to email and Telegram at the same time. The Free plan sends each form to one destination.
Connect Telegram to your forms today
It takes less than a minute to set up. No credit card required.