Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using Telegram Translator
How do I add the bot to my group?
Click "Add to Telegram" button or search for @The_TelegramTranslator_bot. Then add it to your group and give it permission to read messages.
How do I translate a message?
Reply to any message with
/translate [lang] or use /translate es Hello world to translate text directly. The language code is optional if you've set your preferred language.What is the /watch command?
The
/watch command auto-translates all future messages from a specific user. Reply to their message with /watch [lang] to start watching them.How do I set my preferred language?
Use
/setlang [code], for example /setlang es for Spanish. All translations will default to your preferred language.What languages are supported?
We support 100+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, and many more. Use
/languages to see all available options.Is the bot free?
Yes — Telegram Translator has a generous free tier: 50 translations per day, watching up to 3 users, inline mode, and all 100+ languages. Premium ($4.99/mo, $39.99/yr, or $99.99 lifetime) raises the limits to 10,000 translations/day and 100 watched users with priority speed and support.
Does the bot store my messages?
We only store minimal metadata for statistics (language pairs, counts). Message content is not stored permanently. See our privacy policy for details.