View source for How to Connect Telegram with PRTG for Notification Alerts

=== Step 1: Create a Telegram Bot ===

# Open '''BotFather''' in Telegram.
# Type <code>/start</code> and send. ''(Screenshot 1)''
# Type <code>/newbot</code> to create a new bot.
# Choose a name for your bot (e.g., <code>azsmart_bot</code>).
# Choose a username ending with <code>_bot</code> (e.g., <code>azsmartm_bot</code>).

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=== Step 2: Configure Bot Settings ===

# Use <code>/help</code> to see available commands.
# Set the bot's description using <code>/setdescription</code>. ''(Screenshot 1)''
# Add an about section with <code>/setabouttext</code> (e.g., <code>Hello Admin</code>).
# Optionally, set a profile picture using <code>/setuserpic</code>.

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=== Step 3: Get the HTTP API Token ===

# After creating the bot, you will receive an '''HTTP API Token'''. ''(Screenshot 2)''
# Copy the API Token (e.g., <code>8111611674:AAGW9ylV8qj0OV2ehmezV_kB6Qv8ICjRoak</code>).

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=== Step 4: Test the Bot ===

# Open a browser and use the following URL:
<pre>
https://api.telegram.org/bot<API-access-token>/getUpdates?offset=0
</pre>2.Replace <code><API-access-token></code> with your token:<pre>
https://api.telegram.org/bot8111611674:AAGW9ylV8qj0OV2ehmezV_kB6Qv8ICjRoak/getUpdates?offset=0
</pre>3. Find the <code>chat_id</code> in the response (e.g., <code>6294319603</code>). ''(Screenshot 3)''

'''<big>Step 5: Send a Test Message</big>'''

# To send a test message to your bot:
<pre>
https://api.telegram.org/bot<API-access-token>/sendMessage?chat_id=<chat_id>&text=Hello
</pre>2. Replace <code><API-access-token></code> and <code><chat_id></code> with your data:<pre>
https://api.telegram.org/bot8111611674:AAGW9ylV8qj0OV2ehmezV_kB6Qv8ICjRoak/sendMessage?chat_id=6294319603&text=Hello
</pre>'''<big>Step 6: Create a Group and Add Bots</big>'''

# Create a Telegram group.
# Add your bot and the <code>IDBot</code> to the group.
# Promote both to '''Admin'''.
# Use <code>GetIDsBot</code> to retrieve the group ID.

'''<big>Step 7: Send a Message to the Group</big>'''

# Use the following link to send a message:
<pre>
https://api.telegram.org/bot<API-access-token>/sendMessage?chat_id=<group_id>&text=Hello
</pre>2. Replace <code><group_id></code> with the ID you received.

'''<big>Step 8: Configure PRTG for Telegram Alerts</big>'''
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# Go to '''Setup → Notification Templates → Add Notification Template'''. ''(Screenshot 4)''
# Configure the notification as follows:

* URL: <code><nowiki>https://api.telegram.org/bot</nowiki><API-access-token>/sendMessage</code>
* HTTP Method: '''POST'''
* Payload:
<pre>
chat_id=-4794387273&text=
There’s a *%status* sensor in your PRTG!
[%sensor](%linksensor)*Device* %device
*Last Message* %lastmessage
*Down since* %since
*Group* %group
*%down*&parse_mode=Markdown
</pre>3. Test the notification to ensure it is working correctly.

'''<big>Final Step: Test and Monitor</big>'''

# Test the configuration by triggering a PRTG sensor alert.
# Verify that the message is sent to your Telegram group.