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Telegram Setup

You can use Telegram to push results found in uBuyFirst to your mobile device.


Sign Up for on your mobile device.


  • Signup requires an email, phone number and device with internet connection.


Set Telegram UserName


  • Click on Settings > Set Username



  • Enter in unique User ID and click DONE



  • Remember username, you will need to input into uBuyFirst later.


Create HTTP API Token


  • Search for “BotFather” in Telegram and click



  • Click “Start”



  • Send command /newbot and send message
  • Choose a name for your bot
  • Choose a username for your bot
  • Copy the HTTP API token (you will need to input into uBuyFirst)


Setup Telegram in uBuyFirst


  • Go to Options > Telegram and the settings window will open



  • Enter in HTTP Token > Click Apply > Status will update “listening”
  • Enter in Telegram account name


Configure Notification Format


  • In the “Notification Format” > Body Template area will be where you can configure the info you want sent from a listing to Telegram.
  • Click “Fields” to see list of all available fields.
  • Send Test Message to check the format.
  • Enable/Disable pictures
  • Enabled Telegram Notifications
  • Click Save


Listing in Telegram


Listing will be displayed according to the template format you setup.



  • View > View listing on eBay
  • Contact > Contact Seller link
  • Checkout > To go directly to checkout page to buy item.


11/01/2024 – Version 2.0.0.245

Enhancements


  • Telegram
  • Set max messages per minute
  • Set number of pictures to be sent


Updated on: 13/05/2025

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