> ## 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 assistant and receive Inbox Zero updates in Telegram.

Connect Telegram from the unified **Channels** page. The integration uses a direct message with the Inbox Zero bot for chat and feature delivery.

## Connect Telegram

1. Open **Channels** in the left sidebar.
2. Find Telegram and click **Connect**.
3. Inbox Zero generates a one-time `/connect` command.
4. Open the Inbox Zero bot using the link in the dialog.
5. Send the complete command in a direct message to link your account.

Once connected, Telegram appears on the Channels page with a **Connected** badge.

## Chat with the Assistant

The Telegram bot provides the same core [AI Chat](/essentials/ai-chat) workflow. You can:

* Search and summarize email.
* Manage inbox messages.
* Draft messages and replies for review.
* Create and update automation rules.
* Ask what needs your attention.

If more than one email account is linked, use `/switch` to list them and `/switch <number>` to change the active account.

## Commands

* `/connect <code>`: Link an Inbox Zero email account.
* `/switch`: List linked accounts.
* `/summary`: Summarize what needs attention today.
* `/draftreply`: Draft a response to your most urgent unread email.
* `/followups`: Show emails that may need a follow-up this week.
* `/cleanup`: Start an inbox cleanup conversation.
* `/help`: Show available commands.

## Feature Delivery

From the connected Telegram section on **Channels**, you can configure:

* Rule notifications or draft replies for review
* Meeting briefs
* Follow-up reminders and scheduled check-ins
* Digests
* Document-filing alerts

Telegram delivery goes to the linked direct-message destination; there is no separate channel picker.

## Disconnect Telegram

Open **Channels**, use the menu next to Telegram, and choose **Disconnect Telegram**. This stops Telegram chat access and all configured deliveries.