Integrate Telegram with Google Calendar Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to instantly create Google Calendar events from new Telegram messages using Pabbly Connect. Follow this detailed tutorial for seamless integration. Transform complex automation concepts into accessible, actionable steps that eliminate unnecessary manual work while maximizing existing application capabilities.

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1. Introduction to Pabbly Connect for Telegram and Google Calendar Integration

Pabbly Connect is an essential tool for integrating Telegram with Google Calendar. This integration allows you to create Google Calendar events instantly whenever a new message is received in Telegram. By using Pabbly Connect, you can automate this process without needing any coding knowledge.

To start, ensure you have accounts set up with both Telegram and Google Calendar. This integration eliminates the manual effort of transferring information from Telegram to your calendar, making it efficient for scheduling events.

2. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Telegram

To set up the integration, first, visit the Pabbly Connect website and log into your account. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up for free. Once logged in, navigate to the Pabbly Connect dashboard to create a new workflow.

Here’s how to set up Telegram:

• Click on ‘Create New Workflow’ and name it ‘Telegram to Google Calendar’.
• Select Telegram as the trigger app.
• Choose the trigger event ‘Set Webhook’ or ‘Watch Updates’.

After selecting the trigger, you will need to connect your Telegram bot to Pabbly Connect. This involves generating a bot token via Telegram’s BotFather and pasting it into the appropriate field in Pabbly Connect.

3. Connecting Telegram Bot and Configuring Webhook

Once you have your bot token, go back to Pabbly Connect and paste the token into the designated field. This token establishes a connection between your Telegram bot and Pabbly Connect. After saving, a webhook URL will be generated automatically.

To ensure that the webhook is set up correctly, you will need to create a group in Telegram that includes your bot as an admin. Here’s how to do it:

• Create a new group in Telegram and add your Google Calendar bot to the group.
• Send a message to the group to trigger the webhook.

After sending the message, return to Pabbly Connect to capture the webhook response, which includes the message data. This data will be used to create an event in Google Calendar.

4. Formatting Event Data for Google Calendar

With the webhook response captured, the next step is to format the event data correctly for Google Calendar. You will need to ensure that the date and time are in the proper format. To do this, add a new action step in Pabbly Connect using the ‘Date/Time Formatter’. using Pabbly Connect

Here’s how to format the date:

Select ‘Format Date’ as the method. Map the captured date from the webhook response. Choose the correct time zone and desired output format.

After formatting the date, you will also need to set an end date for the event. This is done by adding another action step to add or subtract time, ensuring the event duration is correctly set.

5. Creating Events in Google Calendar Using Pabbly Connect

Now that the data is properly formatted, it’s time to create the event in Google Calendar. In Pabbly Connect, select Google Calendar as the action app and choose the action event ‘Create Event’.

To set up the event, you will need to map the required fields:

Select the calendar you want to add the event to. Map the title, description, start date, and end date using the previously formatted data. Set the visibility and guest email if needed.

After configuring all fields, save and test the request. If successful, you will see the event created in your Google Calendar, confirming that the integration via Pabbly Connect is working perfectly.

Conclusion

Integrating Telegram with Google Calendar using Pabbly Connect streamlines the process of scheduling events based on new messages. This tutorial has guided you through the exact steps needed to set up this automation, ensuring efficiency in your workflow.