Telegram Setup

AdTarget uses a Telegram bot to detect when users join your channel. This section guides you through:

• Create a Bot - Set up your Telegram bot with BotFather
• Connect a Channel - Link your Telegram channel to AdTarget

How It Works

1. You create a Telegram bot using @BotFather (free)
2. Add the bot to your channel as an administrator
3. Connect in AdTarget by entering your bot token
4. Bot detects joins and AdTarget attributes them to your ads

Why a Bot?

Telegram bots can receive events when users join channels where they’re admins. AdTarget uses this to:

• Detect new channel members instantly
• Match joins to website visitors
• Send conversion events to Meta

Privacy: Your bot only sees join/leave events. It cannot read messages or access user data beyond username.

Requirements

• A Telegram account
• A Telegram channel (public or private)
• Admin access to the channel

No coding required. Setup takes 5-10 minutes total.

Quick Start

1. Create your bot (2 minutes)
2. Connect your channel (3 minutes)

FAQ

Can I use one bot for multiple channels?

Yes! A single bot can monitor multiple channels. Add it as admin to each channel you want to track.

Does the bot post messages?

No. The AdTarget bot only listens for join/leave events. It never posts messages to your channel.

Can I use my existing bot?

Yes, if you have admin access to the bot. Just enter its token in AdTarget.