An auto-reply bot for Telegram

When customers write at night or on weekends, the bot tells them when you’ll be back. Keywords trigger replies to common questions with buttons. AI answers other questions from your content.

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A Telegram bot replies immediately with a message and buttons

How it works

  1. 1

    A customer messages your bot

    At night, on weekends or on holidays.

  2. 2

    The bot replies immediately

    Using a schedule, keyword or AI.

  3. 3

    Complex questions wait for you

    Find the conversation alongside your other channels.

How to set up a Telegram auto-reply bot

In your dashboard:AutomationNew scenarioUse a templateAfter-hours auto-reply

  1. 1

    Open “Automation”

    In your bot’s left menu, open “Automation”, then click the blue “New scenario” button at the top right.

    ETOCHATBOT “Automation” section: menu item and “New scenario” button
  2. 2

    Click “Use a template”

    Set up the template step by step. The wizard builds the flow for you.

    “New automation” window: keyword, product payment, “Start from scratch” and “Use a template”
  3. 3

    Choose “After-hours auto-reply”

    The “Keyword chatbot” template is next to it. Use it for common questions, as explained below.

    Ready-made Telegram templates: “After-hours auto-reply” and “Keyword chatbot”
  4. 4

    Set the reply schedule

    Choose the days and hours when the bot replies instead of your team. Add separate weekday and weekend schedules. The time zone comes from your profile.

    Reply schedule setup screen in ETOCHATBOT
  5. 5

    Write your reply

    Add text and up to three buttons, such as “Send an enquiry”, “Our website” and “Price list”. Set the interval before another reply, for example 6 hours.

    Reply text setup screen in ETOCHATBOT
  6. 6

    Replies to common questions

    With “Keyword chatbot”, a message such as “prices” or “price list” gets an immediate reply. Each rule can contain several keywords.

    Common questions setup screen in ETOCHATBOT
  7. 7

    Text and a button

    Add the reply, a button label and a link to your content. A CRM tag records who asked for what.

    Text and button setup screen in ETOCHATBOT
  8. 8

    AI handles other questions

    On Premium, an AI agent answers questions your flows don’t cover, using your website, prices or text. If it doesn’t know, it hands over to you.

    AI answers setup screen in ETOCHATBOT

FAQs

Will the bot reply in my private conversations?
The auto-reply bot answers in its own chat when a customer taps “Start” or messages it. If customers message you personally, connect your bot to your account through Telegram Business. A business bot replies in your private chats, with no Telegram Premium needed.
How do I set up auto-replies in my personal Telegram account?
Connect a bot to your account through Telegram Business. It will reply in your private chats. Follow our guide “Telegram auto-replies on your behalf”.
Will the bot reply to every message?
No. It only sends these replies outside working hours, at the frequency you set. During working hours the bot stays quiet, so you can answer.
How much is it?
Free Starter includes one flow and 50 conversations a month. Plus costs 19,99 €/month with unlimited flows. An AI agent is included in Premium (34,99 €/month). Your first 3 days of Premium are free.

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