Setting up a bot
Connecting a bot takes a few minutes and no code. You create a bot on Discord or Telegram, paste its token into Raileon's Channels page, and pick which channels it serves. Pick your platform below — each guide walks you through every step, from creating the bot to testing your first reply.
Coming soon
Channels aren't switched on yet. These guides are published early so you can get familiar with the setup — the steps won't work until channels go live in your dashboard. We'll remove this note the moment they do.
Create the bot, turn on Message Content Intent, invite it to your server, connect it, and choose which channels it serves.
Create the bot with @BotFather, add it to a chat or group, connect it, and pick which chats it serves.
What you'll need either way
- A Raileon account with access to the Channels page in your dashboard.
- The ability to create a bot on the platform you want — access to the Discord Developer Portal for Discord, or Telegram's @BotFather for Telegram.
- A few minutes. No coding, servers, or technical setup required.
You can connect both platforms — they're two independent setups, so do whichever you need first and come back for the other.
After you've connected
- Manage & configure your bot — pausing, audiences, spend limits, and removing a bot.
- Troubleshooting & FAQ — if your bot isn't replying, start here.
Keeping your data safe
Your bot's token is stored encrypted, with a separate key for your workspace, and each workspace is fully isolated — your conversations are never shared with anyone else. See Security and your data for how Raileon protects your information.
Need a hand?
If you get stuck connecting a bot, reach the Raileon team and we'll help you get it running.