# Telegram Bot

## How to enable Telegram notifications

1. Follow the [link](https://t.me/SmVendBot) and click <kbd>Start</kbd> (the `/start` command will be sent automatically in the chat).
2. You'll receive a message with your <kbd>chat ID</kbd>.

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3. Then open your [SmVend account](https://app.smvend.io/) on the <kbd>Profile</kbd> page and:

* enable <kbd>Telegram</kbd> notifications
* enter your <kbd>chat ID</kbd>&#x20;
* click <kbd>Save</kbd>.

{% hint style="info" %}
If you do not see the Telegram checkbox on your <kbd>Profile</kbd> page, please contact our support team at **<support@smvend.io>**, via the chat in the bottom-right corner of the app, or on **WhatsApp at +371 28 701 129**.
{% endhint %}

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