diff --git a/docs/channels/telegram.md b/docs/channels/telegram.md
index 976c7a39c..02e417b14 100644
--- a/docs/channels/telegram.md
+++ b/docs/channels/telegram.md
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ read_when:
 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)) and copy the token.
 2) Set the token:
    - Env: `TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN=...`
    - Or config: `channels.telegram.botToken: "..."`.
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ 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))
 2) Run `/newbot`, then follow the prompts (name + username ending in `bot`).
 3) Copy the token and store it safely.