# Messaging channels
Source: https://docs.aden.space/docs/help/work-together/messaging-channels

Connect a team to iMessage, Telegram, or WhatsApp so the Aden chat-ops bot can answer questions about tracks, events, and todos from a phone.
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## What it is [#what-it-is]

Messaging channels let you connect your Aden team to iMessage, Telegram, or
WhatsApp. Once connected, the Aden bot answers questions about your team from
your phone: tracks, albums, upcoming events, todos, milestones and contacts.
It only reads; it never changes anything.

Ask in plain language, or send a command: `tracks`, `events`, `team`,
`unlink` (on Telegram: `/tracks`, `/events`, `/team`, `/unlink`).

## Using it [#using-it]

### Connect iMessage [#connect-imessage]

1. Open your team's **Settings → Chat setup** page.
2. Click **Connect** under iMessage.
3. A one-time code and QR code appear. You have 10 minutes.
4. On your iPhone, scan the QR code with the camera. Messages opens with the
   message prefilled. Tap send.
   Alternatively, tap **Open Messages** or copy the code and send `link <code>`
   manually to the Aden iMessage number.
5. The bot replies confirming the team is linked.

### Connect Telegram [#connect-telegram]

1. Open **Settings → Chat setup** and click **Connect** under Telegram.
2. Tap **Open Telegram**: this opens a `t.me` URL pointing at the Aden bot
   with the code embedded.
3. In the Telegram chat, press **Start** (or send `/start`). The bot confirms
   the link within a few seconds.
4. Alternatively, copy the URL and open it on any device.

### Connect WhatsApp [#connect-whatsapp]

1. Open **Settings → Chat setup** and click **Connect** under WhatsApp.
2. Tap **Open WhatsApp**: WhatsApp opens with the message prefilled.
3. Send the message (`link <code>`) to the Aden business number.
4. The bot replies confirming the team is linked.
5. If the deep link is unavailable, copy the message text and send it manually
   to the Aden WhatsApp business number.

A phone number or chat is linked to one team at a time. Linking it again, to
the same or another team, replaces the earlier link. Send `unlink` to
disconnect.