Connecting a Botpress Bot to Multiple Channels

Botpress makes it simple to deploy a bot across various channels, including webchat, Telegram, WhatsApp, and more. This lesson covers the steps to connect a bot to webchat and Telegram, demonstrating how to expand your bot's reach effortlessly.

Connecting to Webchat

1. Publishing the Bot
   • Click the Publish button in the Botpress Studio to make your bot ready for deployment.
2. Accessing the Webchat
   • Once published, click the Share icon to test the webchat directly in the browser.
3. Embedding Webchat on a Website
   • Open the Webchat integration settings from the dashboard.
   • Copy the provided embed snippet.
   • Paste the snippet into the desired location on your website to display the chatbot.

Webchat is built into Botpress and requires no additional configuration, making it a quick and efficient way to deploy a bot on your website.

Connecting to Telegram

1. Installing the Integration
   • Navigate to Integrations in Botpress Studio and install the Telegram integration for your bot.
2. Obtaining a Telegram Bot Token
   • Open Telegram and search for the BotFather bot.
   • Start a conversation and create a new bot by providing:
     • A name for your bot (e.g., "Botpress Buddy").
     • A unique username for your bot.
   • Copy the bot token provided by BotFather.
3. Configuring Telegram in Botpress
   • Paste the bot token into the Telegram integration settings in Botpress.
   • Enable and save the configuration.
4. Testing the Telegram Bot
   • Ensure your bot is published.
   • Open the bot in Telegram using the provided URL and click Start to initiate the conversation.

Telegram integration is now complete, allowing users to interact with your bot directly through the platform.

Exploring Additional Channels

• Botpress supports a wide range of integrations, including WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, Line, and more.
• Use the Botpress Hub to find and install additional channel integrations.
• For unsupported platforms, leverage Botpress's API and webhooks for custom connections.