diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 1d8ca0963..9f720362f 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ Docs: https://docs.openclaw.ai
 
 ### Changes
 
+- Docs: add direct BotFather link and verification reminder in Telegram setup. (#4064) Thanks @shatner.
 - Telegram: use shared pairing store. (#6127) Thanks @obviyus.
 
 ### Fixes
diff --git a/docs/channels/telegram.md b/docs/channels/telegram.md
index 1d2fef697..0f30480d1 100644
--- a/docs/channels/telegram.md
+++ b/docs/channels/telegram.md
@@ -10,8 +10,7 @@ title: "Telegram"
 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: "..."`.
@@ -42,8 +41,7 @@ Minimal config:
 ## 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.