Setup guides, troubleshooting steps, and practical answers for connecting Discord and Telegram with Chatlnked.
Use this path when you want to begin from the Chatlnked website. Create or sign into your Chatlnked profile first and follow the setup flow from the dashboard.
Best when you want to begin by configuring Telegram before Discord or just want to begin from your Chatlnked profile first.
Create or Sign InUse this path when you want to add Chatlnked to a Discord server first, then finish setup inside Chatlnked.
Best when you are already working from Discord or want to install the Discord bot before opening the Chatlnked dashboard.
Install Discord BotChatlnked will walk you through setup, but it helps to know these answers before you begin.
If not, good news: Chatlnked can still work by giving you setup links to send to the right admin.
This is where Chatlnked will sync Discord-side messages.
This is where Chatlnked will sync Telegram-side messages.
If yes, know which topic should be connected before you activate Chatlnked.
Each answer includes what the issue means, when it applies, what to do next, and where screenshots or walkthroughs should be added.
Choose the setup path that matches where you are starting from.
Chatlnked has three connected parts: the Chatlnked service, the Discord Bot, and the Telegram Bot. The service sits in the middle and connects the two bots so one selected Discord channel and one Telegram group or topic can stay in sync.
This is the account and setup layer at Chatlnked.com. It is where you create your profile, choose your Discord and Telegram destinations, manage your connection, and control your subscription.
The Discord Bot connects Chatlnked to your Discord server and selected channel.
The Telegram Bot connects Chatlnked to your Telegram group or topic.
A completed Chatlnked setup includes the Chatlnked service, the Discord Bot, and the Telegram Bot working together as one bridge.
You can start from the Discord Bot itself, using the App Directory or begin from here at Chatlnked.com. Both paths eventually bring you into the same, guided Chatlnked setup flow.
Chatlnked.com Start Path walkthrough video below.
/setup in your message bar to launch the Chatlnked Bot install process.
button.Discord Start Path walkthrough video below.
Watch the Chatlnked.com Start Path walkthrough.
Watch the Discord Start Path walkthrough.
We prefer the Chatlnked.com start path because it does not require you to be a Discord expert and usually requires the fewest steps to complete sign-up. But Chatlnked is all about flexibility. We want Discord wizards to feel at home every bit as much as Telegram gurus, so Chatlnked gives you options to choose from based on your comfort level and needs.
Know which Discord server, Discord channel, Telegram group, and optional Telegram topic you want to connect.
Walkthrough video below.
Understand what Chatlnked is asking for during setup and why each step matters.
Onboarding connects Discord, connects Telegram, lets you choose where messages should sync, and then activates the connection.
Use this when you want the full setup flow in plain English.
Screenshot montage of the onboarding wizard from start to activation.
Sometimes the person starting setup is not the person who can approve Discord or Telegram access.
Use this when setup says an admin still needs to complete part of the process.
Screenshot showing where the setup link appears.
Help for adding Chatlnked to Discord and choosing the right server and channel.
Chatlnked needs Discord bot access so it can send and receive messages in the channel you choose.
Use this when you are reviewing the Discord approval screen or wondering why a bot is required.
Annotated Discord approval screenshot. Final App Directory screenshots can be added later.
Send the setup link to someone who can approve apps or bots for the Discord server.
Use this when you can access the community but cannot add or approve the Discord bot yourself.
Setup link screenshot with Discord approval callout.
Discord is usually not ready because the bot was not added, permissions are missing, or the approval step has not finished.
Use this when the onboarding wizard shows Discord as incomplete.
Discord not-ready status screenshot with permission checklist.
Help for adding Chatlnked to Telegram groups and granting the right access.
The Telegram bot is how Chatlnked sends and receives mirrored messages in your Telegram group.
Use this when setting up the Telegram side of the connection.
Telegram add-to-group screenshot or short GIF.
Send the setup link to someone who can add and approve the bot in the Telegram group.
Use this when you can participate in the Telegram group but cannot manage bots or permissions.
Setup link screenshot with Telegram approval explanation.
Telegram is usually not ready because the bot is missing, the wrong group was used, or the bot does not have the needed permissions.
Use this when the onboarding wizard shows Telegram as incomplete.
Telegram not-ready status screenshot with bot/admin callouts.
Use topics when your Telegram group separates conversations into forum-style threads.
Yes. If your Telegram group uses topics, Chatlnked can target the topic selected during setup.
Use this when your Telegram group has forum topics enabled.
Telegram group screenshot showing topics enabled.
The topic may not be visible because the wrong group is selected, topics are not enabled, or permissions are incomplete.
Use this when the expected Telegram topic does not appear in Chatlnked.
Short GIF showing topic selection and refresh behavior.
Enablement codes grant eligible access without requiring the user to pick a paid plan first.
An enablement code is a code that gives an eligible account access based on the code type.
Use this when you received a code from Chatlnked or from someone helping you get started.
Screenshot of the enablement code field using a fake scrubbed code.
The code may be expired, already used, mistyped, or not eligible for the account you are using.
Use this when Chatlnked rejects a code or does not apply the expected access.
Invalid code message screenshot.
Use the app dashboard as the source of truth for current pricing, plan access, and license state.
Sign in and open Subscriptions in your Chatlnked dashboard. Public FAQ text may not reflect current pricing.
Use this when comparing plans, upgrading, or checking what your account can currently choose.
Subscriptions dashboard screenshot.
After the trial message limit is reached, additional messages are blocked until the account upgrades or activates eligible access.
Use this when messages were syncing and then stopped during a trial.
Trial-limit blocked message screenshot.
Fix common setup and message-sync problems before opening a support request.
Messages usually stop syncing because of permissions, bot removal, wrong destinations, trial limits, or an inactive connection.
Use this when setup completed but messages are not moving between Discord and Telegram.
Troubleshooting flowchart for sync failures.
Check account, subscription, bot presence, permissions, and selected destinations first.
Use this when you are still stuck but want to give support useful context.
Pre-support checklist screenshot.
Stop syncing, remove bots, or leave Chatlnked without needing a support ticket.
Stop syncing from the Chatlnked dashboard by managing or disconnecting the active connection.
Use this when you want to pause or end the Discord and Telegram bridge.
Manage Chat Connections screenshot showing disconnect controls.
Deleting your account ends your Chatlnked access and may attempt platform cleanup, but external bots may still need to be removed by a platform admin.
Use this before deleting an account or leaving a connected community.
Account deletion and bot removal screenshots.