Friends, do you often ask how to set up automatic publishing on Zen?
This possibility exists! Now, automatic publishing on Zen can be configured through the official bot of your Telegram channel. Currently, this is the only way to automate publications, since Yandex still does not offer direct integration.
We are paying attention to updates, and as soon as there is a possibility for direct integration, we will certainly add this function to our service. But this does not prevent you from already setting up publishing with the help of the bot.
How does this work?
- You plan publications on the Telegram channel through our service.
- The bot automatically transfers the posts from Telegram to Zen.
Let's analyze step by step how to set this up.
Zen Requirements
- The Telegram channel must be public (private channels are not supported).
- A Zen channel can only be linked to one Telegram channel (and vice versa).
Features of the publications
When you set up the automatic publication from the Telegram channel to Zen via the official bot, it is important to consider some key points that influence the final appearance of the materials.
Firstly, the system uses the first sentence of your post on Telegram as the article title, so it is important to ensure it does not have more than 140 characters (including spaces), otherwise, the text will be cut off. Secondly, the first image attached to the post is automatically used as a cover.
Also, keep in mind that all text formatting (bold, italic, lists, quotes) from Telegram is not retained. In Zen, the text will appear as a continuous block without highlights. As for media files: images and videos up to 20 MB are supported (for videos, this usually means about 1-2 minutes in medium quality) — anything beyond this limit will simply not be uploaded.
| Content of the post on the Telegram channel | Published as an article | Published as a post |
| Only text | ✔️ | |
| Text and image | ✔️ | |
| Text and video | ✔️ | |
| Image | ✔️ | |
| Video | ✔️ |
Setting up crossposting (step-by-step instructions)
Step 1. Open the bot and start it
- Access Telegram and find the bot: @zen_sync_bot.
- Click "Start."
Step 2. Obtain the access code on Zen
- Open Zen and go to Studio.
- Access "Settings."
- Select "Crossposting" (in the left menu).
- Click on "Telegram" → "Get access code."
- Copy the code (it is valid for 30 minutes).
Step 3. Paste the code in the bot
- Return to the dialogue with @zen_sync_bot.
- Send the copied code.
Step 4. Add the bot as an administrator of the Telegram channel
- Open your Telegram channel.
- Access the channel settings, select "Administrators" and "Add administrator."
- In the search, find @zen_sync_bot (or type zen_sync_bot).
- Click "Save."
Step 5. Send the channel link to the bot
- Copy the Telegram channel link.
- Send the link in the dialogue with @zen_sync_bot.
Done! Now all posts from Telegram will be automatically published on Zen.
How to change the linked channel?
If you need to link another channel, type the command: /restart in the bot. This will reset the settings, and you can repeat the process again.
How to disable crossposting?
- Open the Telegram channel.
- Access the channel settings, then "Administrators."
- Find @zen_sync_bot and click "Remove."
Now posts will no longer be transferred to Zen.
Try it – it is really convenient!
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