Fix · Telegram · no events
OpenClaw (Moltbot) isn't receiving Telegram messages
This is the common failure mode. Don't guess — run the checklist and verify via logs.
Step 0: watch logs while testing
moltbot logs --follow
Send a message in Telegram and see whether anything hits logs.
Checklist
1
Gateway running?
No gateway = no channel events.
2
Bot added correctly?
If you're testing groups, the bot must be in the group.
3
Group mention rules
If mention-only is enabled, it won't respond unless you @mention it.
4
Bot privacy mode
Telegram bot privacy mode can block group messages.
5
Chat id / routing
If you're using a chat id in config, verify it.