An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Telegram + Todoist
Create a new task in Todoist by messaging @IFTTT in Telegram
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Telegram and Todoist
It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated scripts 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 Todoist can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Telegram
New message with key phrase to @IFTTT in Telegram
This trigger fires when you send a text message with a key phrase to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.
Then this action happens in Todoist
Create task in Todoist
This Action will create a new task in the project and section you specify.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create a new task in Todoist by messaging @IFTTT in Telegram.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Telegram and Todoist 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 Todoist to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Todoist account, using Todoist 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 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.).
Then set up an Action for Todoist
Choose this action: Create task (This Action will create a new task in the project and section you specify.).
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 Todoist.
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 Create a new task in Todoist by messaging @IFTTT in Telegram!
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triggerbyautomateiopabbly-connectpipedreamalbatoNew or modified task
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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
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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.
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.
