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Telegram
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An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Instagram + Telegram

Every time you post a new Instagram photo, share it to a Telegram chat

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Instagram and Telegram

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated bots using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

Instagram and Telegram can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Every time you post a new Instagram photo, share it to a Telegram chat
Workflow diagram: Instagram + Telegram integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Instagram

Instagram

Any new photo by you in Instagram

This Trigger fires every time you share any new photo on Instagram.

Then this action happens in Telegram

Telegram

Send photo in Telegram

This action will send a photo to a Telegram chat.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Every time you post a new Instagram photo, share it to a Telegram chat.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Instagram and Telegram to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Instagram to IFTTT.

    Connect Instagram to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Instagram account, using Instagram credentials.

  • Connect Telegram to IFTTT.

    Connect Telegram to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Telegram account, using Telegram credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Instagram

    Set up a Trigger action for Instagram

    Choose the following trigger: Any new photo by you (This Trigger fires every time you share any new photo on Instagram.).

  • Then set up an Action for Telegram

    Then set up an Action for Telegram

    Choose this action: Send photo (This action will send a photo to a Telegram chat.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Instagram and Telegram.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Every time you post a new Instagram photo, share it to a Telegram chat!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Instagram

    New media posted in my account

    Triggers when a photo or video is posted to your account.

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  • Instagram

    Any new photo by you

    This Trigger fires every time you share any new photo on Instagram.

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  • Instagram

    New photo by you with specific hashtag

    This Trigger fires every time you share a photo on Instagram with a hashtag you specify.

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  • Instagram

    Any new video by you

    This Trigger fires every time you share any new video on Instagram.

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  • Instagram

    Watch media

    Triggers when new media is added.

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  • Instagram

    New video by you with specific hashtag

    This Trigger fires every time you share a video on Instagram with the hashtag you specify.

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  • Telegram

    Send message

    This action will send a text message to a Telegram chat.

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  • Telegram

    Send a text message or a reply

    Sends a text message or a reply to your Telegram Desktop application.

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  • Telegram

    Send photo

    This action will send a photo to a Telegram chat.

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  • Telegram

    Download a file

    Downloads a file from the Telegram server.

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  • Telegram

    Send a document/image

    Sends a document or an image to your Telegram Desktop application.

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  • Telegram

    Send video

    This action will send a video to a Telegram chat.

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Apps you need

Telegram

Telegram

Messengers

Cloud-Based Messaging App with Focus on Speed and Security

Telegram is a superfast, cloud-based messaging app that allows users to send and receive multimedia files across end-to-end encrypted service. Its automated software like bots help users get things done with minimal interaction. With more than 500 million active users worldwide, Telegram is simple, fast, secure, and synced across all devices.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.