# Use Telegram to receive messages

> Formspree Docs · Plugins · Updated February 28, 2026

Telegram is a freeware, cloud-based instant messaging service. 

The Telegram Plugin will send you a private message each time someone submits your form. 

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## Form Setup

Before using the Telegram Plugin you must create a form to collect new submissions. Any HTML form will work. Additionally, you can use the following special named inputs to customize the message.

### name="subject"

Adding an input named "**subject**" will set the title of the message. When implementing your form you may choose to use a hidden input to set the subject. It's not required. For example:

```html
<input type="hidden" name="subject" value="New submission from {{email}}">
```

Alternatively, you can let your visitor select a subject from a list of predefined options using an `select` input. For example:

```html
<select name="subject">
  <option value="Technical Support Request">Technical Support Request</option>
  <option value="Sales Request">Sales Request</option>
</select> 
```

## Connecting to Telegram

To use the Telegram Plugin you should visit our Dashboard and select the form. In the Plugins tab, click on Telegram and connect to your account.

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You will be redirected to login with your account. Please inform your phone and click next.

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Telegram will send you a message asking to confirm your login in formspree.io. Please click on the Confirm button. 

After you confirm the login the Formspree Bot will send you a message confirming that you have connected to the Telegram Plugin.

  
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In the future, if you'd like to change the list or disable the Plugin entirely, you can do so by clicking on the Telegram button again to adjust its settings.