How to Send Images on Telegram using Pabbly Connect and Switchboard Canvas

Learn how to send images on Telegram using Pabbly Connect to integrate Google Sheets and Switchboard Canvas seamlessly. Develop expertise in application integration and learn how to design streamlined automation workflows using proven, simplified approaches.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Automation

To start sending images on Telegram using Pabbly Connect, first, access the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Pabbly Connect is the automation platform that facilitates the integration of Google Sheets and Switchboard Canvas with Telegram. using Pabbly Connect

Begin by signing up for a free account on the Pabbly Connect landing page. After signing in, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Name your workflow, for example, ‘Send Telegram Messages from Google Sheets’, and click ‘Create’. This sets the stage for your automation process.

2. Connecting Google Sheets as the Trigger Application

In this step, you will connect Google Sheets as the trigger application within Pabbly Connect. The trigger event will be when a new or updated row is added to your Google Sheet. This action will initiate the automation process. using Pabbly Connect

• Search for the Google Sheets application in Pabbly Connect.
• Select the trigger event as ‘New or Updated Row’.
• Copy the provided webhook URL to connect your Google Sheet.

After copying the webhook URL, open your Google Sheet. Use an incognito window if you are signed into multiple Google accounts. Follow the instructions to connect the sheet and send a test response back to Pabbly Connect. This test data will help verify that your connection works correctly.

3. Creating an Image with Switchboard Canvas

Next, you will use Switchboard Canvas to create images based on the data captured from Google Sheets. Pabbly Connect allows you to automate this image creation process seamlessly. using Pabbly Connect

Search for Switchboard Canvas in Pabbly Connect and select the action event ‘Create Images’. Connect using your API key, which you can find in the templates section of Switchboard Canvas. After connecting, select the template you want to use for creating images.

• Map the necessary fields from the Google Sheets data to the image template.
• Specify the dimensions of the image you want to create.
• Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to generate the image.

Once the image is created, Pabbly Connect will return the image link, confirming successful creation. This image can now be sent to Telegram.

4. Sending the Image to Telegram

To complete the automation, you will send the created image to a Telegram group using Pabbly Connect. The Telegram bot will facilitate this process. using Pabbly Connect

In Pabbly Connect, select Telegram as the action application and choose the action event ‘Send Photo’. Connect your Telegram bot by providing the access token obtained from the BotFather on Telegram. Make sure to add your bot to the group where you want to send images.

Enter the chat ID of your Telegram group. Map the image URL and caption from the previous steps. Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send the image.

Upon successful execution, you will see the image along with the caption appearing in your Telegram group, confirming that the automation is working as intended.

5. Conclusion

By following the steps outlined above, you can efficiently send images on Telegram using Pabbly Connect to integrate Google Sheets and Switchboard Canvas. This automation saves time and enhances productivity by eliminating manual processes.

With Pabbly Connect, you can automate the entire workflow, ensuring that every new entry in Google Sheets results in an image being created and sent to Telegram seamlessly.