How to Sync Telegram with Airtable Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to save Telegram messages to Airtable using Pabbly Connect in this detailed step-by-step tutorial. Automate your workflow effortlessly! Follow this definitive guide to creating powerful automated workflows with straightforward, efficiency-focused solutions that save valuable time.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Telegram and Airtable Integration

To sync Telegram messages with Airtable, start by accessing Pabbly Connect. Visit the Pabbly website and sign up for a free account if you’re a new user. Existing users can simply log in to their accounts.

Once logged in, navigate to the ‘All Apps’ section and select Pabbly Connect. Click on ‘Access Now’ to enter the dashboard where you can create a new workflow.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect to Save Telegram Messages

In the Pabbly Connect dashboard, click on the plus sign to create a new workflow. Name your workflow something descriptive, like ‘Save Telegram Messages to Airtable’. This name will help you identify the workflow later.

• Click on ‘Create’ to proceed.
• You will see a trigger window and an action window.

In the trigger window, select the application as ‘Telegram Bot’ and choose the trigger event as ‘Set Webhook’ or ‘Watch Updates’. Click on ‘Connect’ to proceed with the integration.

3. Connecting Telegram Bot to Pabbly Connect

To connect your Telegram bot, click on ‘Add New Connection’. You will need a token from your Telegram account. To obtain this token, open Telegram and search for the BotFather. Start a chat and use the command ‘/newbot’ to create a new bot.

• Follow the prompts to name your bot and set a username that ends with ‘bot’.
• Copy the token provided by BotFather and paste it into Pabbly Connect.

After saving the connection, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ in Pabbly Connect. This will allow you to capture the response from Telegram, which you will need for the next steps.

4. Setting Up Airtable Integration in Pabbly Connect

Now that your Telegram bot is connected, it’s time to set up Airtable as the action application. In the action window, select ‘Airtable’ and the action event as ‘Create Record’. Click on ‘Connect’ and add a new connection.

To connect Airtable, you will need an API key. Log into your Airtable account, navigate to the account section, and copy your API key. Paste this key into Pabbly Connect to establish the connection.

5. Finalizing the Automation and Testing

After connecting Airtable, you will need to map the fields to save the Telegram messages. Select the base and the specific table in Airtable where you want to save the messages. You will map the fields such as name, date, and message based on the data received from Telegram. using Pabbly Connect

Once the fields are mapped, click ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This will create a new record in Airtable with the message details. Refresh your Airtable base to verify that the message from Telegram has been saved successfully.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to use Pabbly Connect to save Telegram messages to Airtable. By following these steps, you can automate the process of capturing messages from Telegram and storing them in Airtable seamlessly. This integration not only saves time but also enhances your workflow efficiency.