Create Poll on Telegram Group from Airtable Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to create polls on Telegram from Airtable using Pabbly Connect. This step-by-step tutorial guides you through the integration process. Master proven automation processes with practical implementation examples and strategic recommendations you can apply immediately in your workflow.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To start creating a poll on Telegram from Airtable, first access Pabbly Connect. Visit the website at Pabbly.com/connect. Here, you will either sign in if you already have an account or sign up for free if you are a new user. Signing up is quick and grants you 100 free tasks to begin your automation journey.

Once logged in, you will be directed to the dashboard. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button to initiate the integration process. This is where you will set up your workflow to connect Airtable and Telegram through Pabbly Connect.

2. Setting Up the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will establish Airtable as your trigger application in Pabbly Connect. Select Airtable and choose the trigger event as ‘New Record’. This event will initiate the workflow whenever a new record is added to your Airtable base.

• Choose Airtable as the trigger application.
• Select ‘New Record’ as the trigger event.
• Connect your Airtable account by providing the API key.

After connecting, you need to specify the base and table from which you want to pull data. Ensure the table contains the necessary fields like questions and options for your poll. This setup is crucial for Pabbly Connect to function correctly and fetch data accurately.

3. Configuring Telegram Action in Pabbly Connect

Next, set Telegram as your action application in Pabbly Connect. Choose the action event as ‘Send Poll’. This action will allow you to send the poll created in Airtable directly to your Telegram group.

• Select Telegram as the action application.
• Choose ‘Send Poll’ as the action event.
• Connect your Telegram bot by providing the bot token.

To get the bot token, you will need to create a new bot on Telegram using BotFather. Make sure to copy the token and paste it into Pabbly Connect. This will establish a connection between your Telegram bot and the integration workflow.

4. Mapping Data for the Telegram Poll

Now that both applications are connected, it’s time to map the data fields for the poll in Pabbly Connect. You will need to specify the question, options, and other relevant details from your Airtable record.

Map the question field from Airtable to the Telegram poll. Add options for the poll, ensuring they correspond to the Airtable options. Set the poll type to quiz and configure anonymity settings.

Ensure that all fields are correctly mapped as this will determine how the poll appears in your Telegram group. Once completed, save your settings in Pabbly Connect and send a test request to verify the integration works as expected.

5. Finalizing and Testing the Integration

With everything set up, it’s time to finalize the integration and test it. Ensure that the trigger checks for new records in Airtable regularly. You can set the polling time to check for updates every 10 minutes in Pabbly Connect.

After waiting for the specified time, check your Telegram group for the newly created poll. You should see the question and options as configured. Test the poll by responding to it and checking if the answers are recorded correctly. This confirms that your integration is functioning properly.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to create a poll on Telegram from Airtable using Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can easily automate the process of engaging with your audience through polls on Telegram. This integration enhances communication and interaction within your group.