ChatGPT Not Working in Telegram – 7 Fixes

Dominic Anderson October 7, 2024

Key Takeaways

ChatGPT integration in Telegram lets users chat and ask questions to AI.
There are multiple GPT-based AI chatbots to choose from for Telegram.
If ChatGPT not working in Telegram as it should, there are multiple quick fixes you can try.

Since its initial public release back in late 2022, ChatGPT has quickly become a household name. It’s a hugely popular piece of AI technology ready to generate content, answer questions, and so much more, and it integrates well with other apps, including Telegram.

Users can set up ChatGPT-based bots to chat with via Telegram, for example. But this doesn’t always work exactly as intended. You might have issues connecting with your chosen bot or getting the sort of response you want.

Here are some quick fixes for ChatGPT not working in Telegram.

Fix 1. Verify Your Internet Connection

If you don’t have a steady connection, you may struggle to chat with your ChatGPT AI companion and messages may not go through.

Step 1. On your mobile device, verify that the Wi-Fi or your mobile data connection is active. Run a test by trying to connect to a website in your browser or open a connected app.

Step 2. Consider switching to mobile data temporarily if the Wi-Fi seems unstable, then try to chat with ChatGPT in Telegram again.

Fix 2. Disable VPN Temporarily

Here’s another connection-related fix; your VPN (if you have one) may sometimes interfere with messaging apps and could lead to ChatGPT not working in Telegram.

Step 1. Open your VPN app and pause or disable the connection.

Step 2. Try chatting with ChatGPT in Telegram again.

Fix 3. Restart Your Telegram App

Sometimes, a simple app restart is all you need to get an app running again.

Step 1. Close the Telegram app completely.

Step 2. Open Telegram up again and then check to see if ChatGPT is working for you.

Fix 4. Make Sure You’re Using the Latest App Version

Another quick fix when apps like Telegram fail to function is to check for updates and install them. If you’re using an old or outdated version of the app, it’s more likely that features won’t work as intended.

For Android:

Step 1. Open up the Google Play Store and tap your profile picture in the top corner.

Step 2. Click on “Manage apps and device,” and tap on the “Manage” tab. Then find the Telegram app in the list.

Step 3. If an update is available, you can tap the “Update” button to install it.

For iOS

Step 1. Open the App Store and tap your profile pic.

Step 2. Find the “Available Updates” section.

Step 3. Either tap “Update All” to update everything, or scroll to Telegram in the list and tap the “Update” button to update only that app.

Fix 6. Consider a Different Bot

Many GPT-based bots have come out for Telegram users in recent months. If you’re having an issue with ChatGPT not working in Telegram, it may be that the bot you’re using is out-of-date or has some sort of bug or issue in its coding. So, you could try switching to a different one.

Step 1. Open Telegram either on your phone or desktop and search for “ChatGPT bot” in the search bar.

Step 2. You should see a list of results of different bots you can interact with. Pick a bot you’d like to try talking to, and click the “Start” button. Then start sending messages to see how well it works.

Fix 7. Be More Precise in Your Prompts

Sometimes, if ChatGPT isn’t functioning as you want or giving the answers you’re looking for, it may be that you’re not being precise enough in your prompts. So, one final fix is to change the way you interact with ChatGPT. Try to add more detail to your queries or prompts to get the type of response you’re looking for.