> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.getinboxzero.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Telegram Integration

> Chat with your AI assistant and receive notifications in Telegram.

Connect Telegram to Inbox Zero to chat with your AI email assistant directly from Telegram. Ask questions about your inbox, draft emails, manage rules, and more — all from a Telegram DM.

## Connecting Telegram

1. Go to **Settings** in the left sidebar
2. Under **Connected Apps**, click **Connect Telegram**
3. Copy the generated `/connect` command
4. Open a direct message with the Inbox Zero bot in Telegram
5. Send the command to link your account

Once connected, you can message the bot anytime to interact with your AI assistant.

## What You Can Do

The Telegram bot gives you full access to the same [AI Chat](/essentials/ai-chat) capabilities:

* Ask questions about your inbox
* Search and manage emails
* Create and update automation rules
* Draft and send replies
* Get email summaries

## Bot Commands

* `/connect` — Link your Inbox Zero account
* `/switch` — Switch between email accounts
* `/summary` — Get an inbox summary
* `/draftreply` — Draft a reply to a recent email
* `/followups` — See emails awaiting replies
* `/cleanup` — Clean up old messages
* `/help` — Show available commands

## Disconnecting

To disconnect Telegram, go to **Settings** and click **Disconnect** next to your Telegram connection under **Connected Apps**.