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Verification channel

Verify users on Telegram.

Deliver one-time verification codes over Telegram through one API — a direct integration that’s faster and cheaper than SMS, with optional fallback to SMS when a user isn’t on Telegram.

Verification codes · Direct connection · Optional SMS fallback

AcmeTelegram verification
TODAYVerification codes delivered via Telegram — official integration.
Your Acme verification code is 4821. It expires in 5 minutes.09:24✓✓
Do not share this code with anyone.09:24✓✓
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Optional SMS fallback

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What you get

What you get

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Verification codes

Deliver one-time passcodes to users on Telegram, instantly.

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Lower cost than SMS

Telegram verification is cheaper than SMS on many routes — save on high OTP volumes.

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Optional SMS fallback

No Telegram account? The code falls back to SMS so every user can still verify.

Reach & reliability

Cheaper verification, wider reach

Telegram is huge with crypto, tech and international audiences. TextCall connects you directly to deliver one-time verification codes — lower cost than SMS, with an optional fallback to SMS when a user isn’t on Telegram.

  • Direct Telegram integration for one-time verification codes.
  • Lower cost per verification than SMS on many routes.
  • Real-time delivery reports and detailed logs on every code.
  • Optional fallback to SMS when a user isn’t on Telegram.
Direct Telegram ConnectionOfficial integration for one-time verification codes.

Why operators switch

Direct
Telegram connection
OTP
Verification codes
Real-time
Delivery reports
Optional
SMS fallback
For developers

Built for developers — read the docs

Send one-time verification codes over Telegram with one clean REST API — pay only for successful verifications, predictable webhooks and optional SMS fallback, built by engineers and telco experts.

  • One API for verification across Telegram, SMS, WhatsApp and Voice.
  • Deliver one-time codes over Telegram, cheaper than SMS.
  • Predictable webhooks, delivery reports and detailed logs.
  • Optional fallback to SMS on the same request.
telegram.sh
# Send a verification code over Telegram
curl -X POST https://api.textcall.com/v2/verify \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TEXTCALL_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "to": "+357 99 000000",
    "channel": "telegram",
    "fallback": "sms"
  }'

# → 200 OK · code delivered via Telegram in 260ms
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