Send Telegram Message
The Send Telegram Message block sends a text message to a specified Telegram chat using a bot.
Send text messages to a Telegram chat via bot
The Send Telegram Message block sends a text message to a specified Telegram chat using a bot. It requires a bot token in the format "botId:token" and a chat ID identifying the destination chat. The message text supports MarkdownV2 formatting, and special characters are automatically escaped before sending.
What you can build
Real-world workflows powered by the Send Telegram Message block.
AI Chatbot Replies
Send AI-generated responses back to users in a Telegram chat as part of a conversational workflow.
Automated Alert Notifications
Deliver system or application alerts to a Telegram channel or group when specific conditions are triggered in a workflow.
Order Status Updates
Notify customers via Telegram when their order status changes, such as when a shipment is dispatched.
Scheduled Report Delivery
Send periodic summaries or reports to a Telegram chat on a scheduled basis as part of an automated workflow.
Form Submission Confirmations
Message a Telegram chat when a user submits a form, providing a confirmation or summary of the submitted data.
Team Workflow Handoffs
Ping a team Telegram group when a workflow step is completed and action is required from another team member.
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Get Started FreeCommon questions about Send Telegram Message
What parameters are required to use this block?
The block requires three parameters: a bot token in the format "botId:token", a chat ID identifying the Telegram chat to send the message to, and the message text. An optional variable name can be provided to store the returned message ID.
What does the block return after sending a message?
The block returns a messageId field containing the numeric ID of the sent message. This ID can be stored in a variable using the messageIdVariable parameter and used later with an Edit Telegram Message block to update the message.
Does the message text support formatting?
Yes, the message text field supports MarkdownV2 formatting. Special characters in the text are automatically escaped before the message is sent.
What format does the bot token need to be in?
The bot token must follow the format "botId:token", where both the bot ID and the token portions are required.
What kinds of workflows commonly use this block?
This block fits into workflows that need to deliver notifications, alerts, confirmations, or AI-generated responses to a Telegram chat. It is commonly used in chatbot workflows, monitoring and alerting pipelines, and automated reporting workflows.
Related capabilities
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Send Telegram Image
Send an image to a Telegram chat via a bot.
Edit Telegram Message
Edit a previously sent Telegram message. Use with the message ID returned by Send Telegram Message.
Reply to Telegram Message
Send a reply to a specific Telegram message. The reply will be visually threaded in the chat.
Send Telegram Video
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