Telegram module for sending products
Integration of the store with Telegram
Description
The Telegram product sharing module is designed for automatically publishing online store products to Telegram groups, chats, and bots. The solution allows you to send up-to-date product information directly to Telegram without manual intervention, increasing your audience reach and accelerating sales.
The module integrates with the store catalog and automatically generates messages with product data. Sending to a Telegram group, Telegram chat, or Telegram bot is supported. The settings are flexible, management is centralized, and the logic is transparent.
Module capabilities
The module automatically posts products to Telegram immediately after they're created or updated. This is especially useful for stores that use Telegram as a sales or notification channel.
What data is sent
The following product data is transmitted to Telegram:
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product photo
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product name
- Description or Meta Description
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model
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SKU
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UPC
- price of goods
The message format is optimized for Telegram and displays correctly in groups, chats, and bots.
Where can I send goods?
The module supports several publication scenarios:
Telegram group
Used to mass inform subscribers about new products, arrivals, or catalog updates.
Telegram chat
Suitable for closed communities, managers, partners or internal control.
Telegram bot
The optimal option for automation. A Telegram bot for an online store allows you to receive products without unnecessary fuss and process messages flexibly.
Benefits of using
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Automatic sending of goods to Telegram
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no manual publishing
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support for photos and product identifiers
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increasing audience reach
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quick integration with the store
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Suitable for marketing and notifications
The module solves the problem of integrating a store with Telegram without hacks or third-party services.
Scheme for obtaining a Telegram token and chat_id
Without this, the module won't work. This only needs to be done once.
Obtaining a Telegram bot token
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Find the @BotFather bot on Telegram
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Send the
/startcommand -
Send the
/newbotcommand -
Set the bot's name and username
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Get a Bot Token and save it
This token is specified in the module settings.
Getting the chat_id of a group or chat
Option 1 - via a bot
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Add the created bot to a group or chat
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Assign administrator rights to the bot
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Send any message to the group
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Follow the link:
https://api.telegram.org/bot /getUpdates -
Find the
chat.idfield in the response.
Option 2 - for private chat
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Write any message to the bot
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Open
getUpdates -
Copy
chat.id
The received chat_id is specified in the module settings.
Result
The Telegram Product Sending Module is a simple and effective tool for automatically publishing products to Telegram groups, chats, and bots. It sends key product information, supports photos, and fully automates the notification process.
If you use Telegram as a sales or communication channel, this module is essential. Without it, you're simply losing traffic.
Specifications
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| Совместимость | We tested PHP 7.4 and OpenCart 3.0.3.8. |