# Messaging Channels

#### Available Channels

**Telegram:** The primary messaging channel. Connect your Telegram account and OpenHuman can send and receive messages, manage chats, search history, create groups, and perform 80+ actions on your behalf. All actions run through your own encrypted credentials.

**Discord:** Send and receive messages via Discord. Connect your account to receive OpenHuman messages in Discord.

**Web:** A browser-based chat interface within the OpenHuman desktop app. Messages stay entirely local.

#### Setting Your Default Channel

Navigate to Settings > Automation & Channels > Messaging Channels. Select your preferred default (Telegram, Discord, or Web). The active route status shows which channel is currently in use.

#### Configuring a Channel

Click the channel name in Channel Integrations to open its configuration page.

**Telegram** offers two credential modes: connect via OpenHuman (one-click, encrypted) or provide your own credentials for maximum control.

**Discord** follows a similar authorization pattern.

#### Telegram Capabilities

When connected, OpenHuman has access to 80+ Telegram actions. See the T[elegram Capabilities Reference](#telegram-capabilities) for the complete list.


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