> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://alphabot-docs.gitbook.io/alphabot/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://alphabot-docs.gitbook.io/alphabot/raffles/post-raffle-to-telegram.md). # Post Raffle to Telegram {% hint style="warning" %} The Telegram bot first needs to be set up in your channel or group (see [Telegram Bot Setup](/alphabot/the-bot/telegram-bot/telegram-bot-setup.md)) and it has to be successfully connected to your Alphabot team (see [Team Socials](/alphabot/for-teams/setting-up-your-team/team-socials.md#telegram-channels-and-groups)). {% endhint %} When creating a raffle, you have the option to enable `Connect Telegram Bot` which will allow you to post an embedded message of the raffle to your connected Telegram channel or group. If the auto-announce raffle is enabled, the bot will automatically post the raffle into your selected channel/group - if not, you'll have to manually trigger it in the raffle settings. There are two additional checkboxes, allowing you to automatically pin raffles (when posted) and un-pin raffles (when the end time is reached). In order for the auto (un)pin to work, the bot will need permission to do so - see [Telegram Bot Setup](/alphabot/the-bot/telegram-bot/telegram-bot-setup.md) for more. Below is an example of what the embedded raffle message looks like on Telegram, with a button that allows users to enter the raffle without leaving Telegram, and a button to open up the raffle in a browser. ![](https://2427238655-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FNHvcdxa9Rj1y1D7qamfQ%2Fuploads%2F5e4rbS9pMhuGADBy9bkM%2FScreenshot%202023-09-01%20at%208.36.25%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=73ce0d72-37e0-433d-84e3-da0f2e2438c9)