Telegram
Google Drive
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An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Telegram + Google Drive

Upload photos to Google Drive using Telegram

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Telegram and Google Drive

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.

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

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Telegram

Telegram

New photo to @IFTTT on Telegram in Telegram

This trigger fires when you send a photo to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.

Then this action happens in Google Drive

Google Drive

Upload file from URL in Google Drive

This action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Google Drive at the path you specify. NOTE: 100 MB file size limit.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Upload photos to Google Drive using Telegram.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Telegram and Google Drive to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Telegram to IFTTT.

    Connect Telegram to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect Google Drive to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Drive to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Drive account, using Google Drive 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 Telegram

    Set up a Trigger action for Telegram

    Choose the following trigger: New photo to @IFTTT on Telegram (This trigger fires when you send a photo to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.).

  • Then set up an Action for Google Drive

    Then set up an Action for Google Drive

    Choose this action: Upload file from URL (This action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Google Drive at the path you specify. NOTE: 100 MB file size limit.).

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 Telegram and Google Drive.

  • 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 Upload photos to Google Drive using Telegram!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Drive

    New file in folder (legacy)

    Triggers when a new file is created within a specific folder (but not its subfolders). Please note for files moved to a folder, this trigger may not work as expected, use the newer version for that use case.

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  • Google Drive

    New file

    Triggers when any new file is added (inside of any folder).

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  • Google Drive

    New file in folder

    Triggers when there is a new file in a specific folder

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  • Google Drive

    Watch files in a folder

    Triggers when a file is created or modified in a selected folder.

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  • Google Drive

    Updated file

    Triggers when a file is updated in a specific folder (but not its subfolders).

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  • Google Drive

    New file in your folder

    This trigger fires every time a new file is added to the Google Drive folder you specify. Note: Does not work for Google Docs, Forms, or Sheets files.

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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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    actionbyifttt

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.

Google Drive

Google Drive

Cloud Storage

A comprehensive cloud storage solution

Google Drive is a versatile cloud-based platform that lets you store your files, photos, videos, and more safely. You can access them from anywhere and share with others, making collaboration a breeze.

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.