Telegram connection

Telegram connection is a 5-minute process. Token-based deep link: Bookinda generates a token, you paste in /start command in Telegram.

Step 1: Start connection in Bookinda

Bookinda → Connect → Telegram
+ Connect with Telegram button
Bookinda generates a 10-minute valid connection token
Deep link appears: https://t.me/{botUsername}?start={token}

Step 2: Open Telegram

Click deep link (or copy + open in Telegram)
Telegram opens Bookinda bot
Start button in Telegram (or /start {token} command auto-sent)

Step 3: Bot message

Bot replies:

✅ Successfully connected to Salon X tenant!

Available commands:
/status — connection status
/stop — disconnect
/help — help

You'll receive notifications per configured triggers.

Step 4: Bookinda redirect

In Bookinda UI you automatically see:

Connect → Telegram → Connected status
Telegram user info (name, chat ID)
Trigger configuration available

Token lifespan

Connection token is 10-minute valid. If expired:

Generate new token in Bookinda
New deep link
New /start

Multiple users / tenant

Multiple Telegram users can connect to one tenant:

Owner + Manager + Reception all separately
Each own trigger config
Each own quiet hours

Bot is single, but per-user sync.

Team group (advanced)

Bot can be added to a Telegram group (run /start command in group):

Every group member receives messages
Useful for reception group
Bot may need moderator permission in group

Disconnect

In Bookinda UI

Connect → Telegram → user row → Disconnect button. Connection ends, no more messages.

In Telegram

/stop command in bot chat. Same result.

Bot commands

Bot supports 4 commands:

/start {token}: connect (one-time use)
/status: current connection status, trigger counts
/stop: disconnect
/help: command list + links

When to use it

Scenario 1, salon owner first connection Owner: Connect → Telegram → button → deep link → Telegram opens → Start → done. 1 minute.

Scenario 2, reception team connection 3 receptionists connect separately. Each picks own triggers (e.g., Reception 1 only online bookings, Reception 2 everything).

Scenario 3, group connection Telegram group "Salon X Reception." Invite bot to group. /start in group. Group members all get messages.

Scenario 4, connection dispute Connection token expired. Generate new token in Bookinda. New deep link.

Scenario 5, employment-end unsubscribe Staff leaves salon. Bookinda Disconnect → no more salon-event messages.

Tips

10-minute token lifespan is strict, don't let it lapse.
Deep link auto-opens Telegram on mobile click, desktop is longer URL-copy.
Multi-user supported, no worry about adding team members.
Group connection is advanced, test thoroughly with 1-2 groups first.
/stop command works from Telegram side too, opt-out respected.
Bot username is platform-level (@bookinda_notifications_bot or similar).

Connection (token-based flow)