Telegram is a popular messaging tool with 950M monthly active users. Telegram is known for its security using encrypted messages, international accessibility, and popular channels. Using this app, you can easily message friends, family, join interest groups, or follow broadcast channels. You can read more about Telegram in our blog: How to Use Telegram.
What are Telegram bots?
Telegram bots allow you to take action in your chats, automatically. A bot can receive messages or trigger an activity based on keywords within your chat. Moreover, a bot can send messages and media to various chats and channels based on your specifications.
IFTTT is one of the fastest and easiest ways to set up your own custom Telegram bot. Best of all, it’s free to get started.
How to set up a Telegram bot
To set up a Telegram bot you will need to select a service from which to connect your bot, then decide the things you want your bot to do.
The IFTTT Telegram bot can do dozens of things, including trigger an automation based on certain chats and tags, as well as send messages that originate from other services.
Telegram triggers on IFTTT
New message with key phrase to @IFTTT
This trigger fires when you send a text message with a key phrase to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.
New photo to @IFTTT on Telegram
This trigger fires when you send a photo to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.
New message with key phrase in a group
This trigger fires when a user sends a message with the /ifttt command and a key phrase to the source group.
New message in a group
This trigger fires when any user sends the /ifttt command to the source group.
New post in your channel
This trigger fires when a new message is posted in a public channel where you are an admin. The @IFTTT bot must also be an admin in the channel.
New photo in your channel
This trigger fires when a new photo is posted in a public channel where you are an admin. The @IFTTT bot must also be an admin in the channel.
Telegram actions on IFTTT
Send message
This action will send a text message to a Telegram chat.
Send photo
This action will send a photo to a Telegram chat.
Send video
This action will send a video to a Telegram chat.
Send mp3
This action will send an mp3 to a Telegram chat.
Popular Telegram bot automations
You can build your own Applets (that’s what we call IFTTT automations) using any of the triggers or actions listed above. However, you can also choose from our vast library of already-created Applets that are loved by other Telegram users, just like you. Click on any of the cards below to connect.
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Whenever you are mentioned on Twitter, post a message to Telegram
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Use the Button widget to share your current location with a Telegram chat
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Send me a message on telegram for any call missed
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Add new iOS reminders by messaging @IFTTT bot
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Send a photo to a Telegram chat
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SMS to Telegram
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News Telegram bots
Keep up to date with the latest news by adding an automated news bot to your Telegram channels. Connect Telegram with the New York Times, ESPN, or your favorite RSS feed.
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Automatically post new Fact Checker articles from the Washington Post to Telegram
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Send new Feed items to a Telegram chat
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Weather Telegram bots
Get automated insights into your local weather forcast directly inside Telegram.
If you have any questions about integrating IFTTT and Telegram, check out our help center guide here.
Try IFTTT
IFTTT is an easy-to-use automation platform that integrates with over 1000 services, including Telegram. Best of all, it’s free to get started and you can make your first Telegram bot in minutes. Try it yourself today!