Zabbix - Event Notifications in Telegram Bot

Introduction

In this article, we will explore in detail how to send event notifications from a Zabbix server to the Telegram messenger using a Telegram Bot. This integration allows system administrators to receive important alerts directly on their mobile devices, ensuring timely response to critical events.

Telegram Configuration

Step 1: Creating a New Telegram Bot

To begin, we need to register a new Telegram bot:

Open Telegram and search for the user “@BotFather“
Send the command “/newbot” to @BotFather
You’ll be asked to provide two names:
- The first name will be displayed as the bot’s name in conversations
- The second name will be the bot’s username (must end with “bot”) that people can use to find it in Telegram
After completing these steps, @BotFather will provide you with a token
It’s highly recommended to save this token securely as it will be required for Zabbix configuration

Step 2: Obtaining the Chat ID

Next, we need to get the chat identifier (ID) for the user who should receive the messages:

In Telegram, find and message “@myidbot“
Send the command “/getid” to this bot
@myidbot will respond with your unique chat identifier
Save this ID along with the token you received earlier

Zabbix Server Configuration

Step 1: Configure Media Type

Navigate to “Administration > Media types” in your Zabbix dashboard
In the Telegram token field, paste the token you received when creating your Telegram bot

Step 2: Configure User Media

Go to the “Administration” section, then select the “Users” tab
Choose the user who should receive notifications
Go to the “Media” tab and click “Add”
Select “Telegram” as the media type
In the “Send to” field, paste the chat ID you obtained earlier
Set the active time period during which notifications should be sent
Select which notification severity levels should trigger alerts

Important Note on Notification Levels

It’s recommended to select only high-priority notifications; otherwise, your Telegram will be flooded with various informational alerts. This could potentially cause you to miss truly important notifications among the less critical ones.