An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Telegram + Google Drive
Save photo in Google Drive by messaging @IFTTT in 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.
Categories
Telegram and Google Drive can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in 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
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 Save photo in Google Drive by messaging @IFTTT in Telegram.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Telegram and Google Drive to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Telegram to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Telegram account, using Telegram credentials.
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
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
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
Configure the data that is exchanged between Telegram and Google Drive.
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 Save photo in Google Drive by messaging @IFTTT in Telegram!
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triggerbyzapierautomateiopabbly-connectNew file in folder
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triggerbyautomateiozapierWatch files in a folder
Triggers when a file is created or modified in a selected folder.
triggerbyintegromatUpdated file
Triggers when a file is updated in a specific folder (but not its subfolders).
triggerbyzapierautomateiopabbly-connectNew 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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Send message
This action will send a text message to a Telegram chat.
actionbyiftttalbatozapierSend a text message or a reply
Sends a text message or a reply to your Telegram Desktop application.
actionbyintegromatSend photo
This action will send a photo to a Telegram chat.
actionbyiftttDownload a file
Downloads a file from the Telegram server.
actionbyintegromatSend a document/image
Sends a document or an image to your Telegram Desktop application.
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This action will send a video to a Telegram chat.
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Apps you need
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 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 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.
