Telegram Alerts

Follow these steps to integrate your Telegram group with the HostelMate Notification Bot and start receiving notifications for new bookings and modifications.

Step 1: Create a Telegram Group

1. Open the Telegram app on your mobile or desktop.

2. Tap the pencil icon or New Message.

3. Select New Group.

4. Add @hostelmate_bot to the group.

5. Add any staff or managers who should receive the alerts.

6. Tap Next.

7. Name the group.

8. Tap Create.

Step 2: Get the Group ID

1. Open Telegram Web at https://web.telegram.org.

2. Open the group you just created.

3. Look at the URL in the address bar.

4. The Group ID is the number after the #.

Example:

https://web.telegram.org/k/#-1234567890

Step 3: Access the Finance Portal

1. Log in to the finance portal.

Step 4: Add the Group ID in the System

1. In the finance portal, open Settings > Telegram Alerts.

2. Paste the Telegram group ID into the field.

3. Click Save to confirm the setup.

Once the group ID is saved and the @hostelmate_bot is in the group, you will start receiving booking alerts in Telegram.

Stop Notifications

1. Open Settings > Telegram Alerts.

2. Clear the group ID field.

3. Click Save.