Where to find Chat automation in Telegram
Chat automation is Telegram’s official section for connecting bots to personal chats without Premium. On your phone: Settings → Chat automation → bot @pipa_official_bot → pick chats. If the item is missing — Telegram Business → Chat bots. Desktop often lacks the section; use the latest mobile app. After connecting, PIPA sends notifications only to your private bot chat.
Key facts
- Chat automation is Telegram’s official section for connecting bots to personal chats.
- Path: Settings → Chat automation → @pipa_official_bot → select chats.
- Telegram Premium is not required to connect PIPA.
- Desktop clients often lack the section — set up on your phone first.
- Alternative: Telegram Business → Chat bots — same bot and chat coverage.
- After connecting, notifications go only to your private bot chat.
Path in mobile Telegram
Open Settings (gear icon) → scroll to Chat automation. Inside you see bots connected to your profile.
Tap add bot or find @pipa_official_bot, confirm access, and select chats where the bot should receive events. You can change the list anytime.
If Chat automation is missing
Update Telegram to the latest version from the App Store or Google Play. The section rolls out gradually by region and account.
Alternative: Settings → Telegram Business → Chat bots — same @pipa_official_bot and the same chat selection. See our Telegram Business setup guide for details.
Desktop and tablet
Telegram Desktop and Web often hide Chat automation. Use your phone for the first PIPA setup — after that, notifications arrive on all your Telegram clients.
Premium is not required: a normal account and the official Telegram app are enough.
Step by step
Update Telegram on your phone
Install the latest app version — without an update, Chat automation may not appear.
Open Settings → Chat automation
Add @pipa_official_bot. If the section is missing — Settings → Telegram Business → Chat bots.
Select chats and start 14 free days
Mark the personal chats you need. PIPA will send deletions, edits, and view-once media to your bot chat right after connecting.
FAQ
Do I need Telegram Premium for Chat automation?
No. Connecting @pipa_official_bot via Chat automation does not require Premium.
Why is the item missing on my computer?
Telegram does not show Chat automation in all desktop clients yet. Set up the bot on your phone — chat coverage stays on your account.
Can I connect the bot to only one chat?
Yes. Select one or several chats during setup — you can change the list later in the same settings.
How is this different from Telegram Business?
Both paths lead to the same @pipa_official_bot and the same chat coverage. Chat automation is the simpler entry; Business is an alternative settings section.