Docs: Direct link to BotFather on Telegram (#4064)

* Docs: Direct link to BotFather on Telegram, sparing users from searching and potentially encountering impostors.

* Update numbering syntax

Update numbering syntax to match PR to latest doc layout.

* Docs: add BotFather verification note

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Co-authored-by: Sebastian <sebslight@gmail.com>
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### Changes
- Docs: add direct BotFather link and verification reminder in Telegram setup. (#4064) Thanks @shatner.
- Telegram: use shared pairing store. (#6127) Thanks @obviyus.
### Fixes

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Status: production-ready for bot DMs + groups via grammY. Long-polling by default; webhook optional.
## Quick setup (beginner)
1. Create a bot with **@BotFather** and copy the token.
1. Create a bot with **@BotFather** ([direct link](https://t.me/BotFather)). Confirm the handle is exactly `@BotFather`, then copy the token.
2. Set the token:
- Env: `TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN=...`
- Or config: `channels.telegram.botToken: "..."`.
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## Setup (fast path)
### 1) Create a bot token (BotFather)
1. Open Telegram and chat with **@BotFather**.
1. Open Telegram and chat with **@BotFather** ([direct link](https://t.me/BotFather)). Confirm the handle is exactly `@BotFather`.
2. Run `/newbot`, then follow the prompts (name + username ending in `bot`).
3. Copy the token and store it safely.