How to Move from WhatsApp Bot to Telegram Bot
Step-by-step guide: How to Move from WhatsApp Bot to Telegram Bot. Easy to follow with screenshots and examples.
Moving a community from WhatsApp to Telegram is mostly social, but a few BotWave features make the transition smoother: cross-platform announcements, shared bot config, and analytics that map across.
Prerequisites
- BotWave session for both platforms.
- A migration plan and a target Telegram group.
Step-by-step instructions
- 1
Set up the Telegram bot/group first
Use the Telegram Bot Setup guide.
- 2
Pin a cross-link in the WhatsApp group
Use !pin with the Telegram invite link.
- 3
Schedule announcements via BotWave
Multi-day countdown, posted in both groups simultaneously via Dashboard → Broadcast.
- 4
Replicate moderation settings
Dashboard → Groups → click WhatsApp group → "Copy settings to Telegram group". Anti-spam, welcome, rules, all replicated.
- 5
After migration, ramp down WhatsApp bot
Set a forwarding auto-reply pointing at the Telegram group.
Expected result
Most of your active members make the move without friction.
Power-user tips
- Migrations work best with a 2-week dual-running window, do not cut WhatsApp off cold.
Frequently asked questions
Can I auto-forward messages?
Cross-platform message forwarding is on the roadmap. Today, you can cross-post announcements via Broadcast.
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