Follow these steps to create a Telegram bot using BotFather and connect it with your MT4-to-Telegram Utility.

1. Open Telegram and Start BotFather

• In Telegram, search for BotFather (the official Telegram bot).

2. Create a New Bot

• Start a chat with BotFather and type /start.
• Type /newbot.
• BotFather will ask you for:
  • Bot Name – This is the display name (e.g., MT4 Trade Notifier).
  • Bot Username – Must end with bot (e.g., MT4NotifierBot).

• Once created, BotFather will give you a Telegram Bot Token. Copy and save this token.

3. Get Your Chat ID

• Open your new bot and click Start.
• To find your Chat ID:
  • Replace BOT_TOKEN with your token from BotFather in this URL:
    https://api.telegram.org/botBOT_TOKEN/getUpdates
  • Enter the URL in any browser (make sure it has the bot prefix!): https://api.telegram.org/bot(TOKEN)/getUpdates
  • You will get a JSON response similar to:

    "chat": {
        "id": 123456789,
        "first_name": "YourName",
        ...
    }
    

  • The number in "id" is your Chat ID.
  • Video Tutorial: ▶ Watch on YouTube

4. Configure the EA in MT4

• Open MT4 → go to Navigator → Expert Advisors.
• Attach your MT4-to-Telegram EA to any chart.
• In the input settings, enter:
  • Telegram Bot Token – (from BotFather).
  • Telegram Chat ID – (your personal or group/channel chat ID).

5. Test the Connection

• Enable AutoTrading in MT4.
• Open any random order and you should receive a message
• If you receive the message, setup is complete ✅
• Make sure the bot token and chart id are correct ✅

Notes

• This bot can send open/close trade notifications, price alerts, or any custom messages from MT4.
• Always test on a demo account before going live.
• If using a group, add your bot to the group and use the group’s chat ID.