How to Send Telegram Messages From Google Sheets Before Due Date Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate sending Telegram messages from Google Sheets before due dates using Pabbly Connect. Follow this step-by-step guide for seamless integration. Implement the precise methodologies leading organizations use to automate repetitive tasks, illustrated with practical examples designed for immediate application.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To send Telegram messages from Google Sheets before the due date, you will first need to access Pabbly Connect. Visit the Pabbly Connect homepage by entering ‘Pabbly.com/connect’ in your browser’s address bar. Here, you can either sign in or create a new account if you are a first-time user.

Upon signing up, you will receive 100 free tasks to test your automations. After logging in, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button on the dashboard to begin setting up your integration. This will lead you to a dialog box where you can name your workflow, such as ‘Send Telegram Messages From Google Sheets Before Due Date’.

2. Setting Up Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will configure Google Sheets as the trigger app using Pabbly Connect. Choose Google Sheets as your trigger application and select the event ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’. This event will initiate the workflow whenever a new row is added or updated in your specified Google Sheet.

• Select Google Sheets as the trigger app.
• Choose ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’ as the trigger event.
• Copy the provided webhook URL for integration.

Next, open your Google Sheets and ensure you have the necessary columns, such as subscription name and expiration date. Go to ‘Extensions’ > ‘Add-ons’ > ‘Get Add-ons’ to install the Pabbly Connect Webhooks add-on. After installation, refresh your sheet and navigate back to ‘Extensions’ > ‘Pabbly Connect Webhooks’ to set up the webhook URL and trigger column.

3. Configuring the Webhook URL in Google Sheets

Once you have installed the Pabbly Connect Webhooks add-on, you will set up the webhook URL in your Google Sheets. In the initial setup, paste the copied webhook URL and specify the trigger column, which is typically the column containing the expiration date (e.g., column B).

After submitting the configuration, send a test request to ensure the connection is successful. This will allow Pabbly Connect to receive data from Google Sheets whenever a new subscription is added or updated. Ensure you enable the ‘Send on Event’ option to automate data transfer.

4. Setting Up Telegram Integration with Pabbly Connect

Now, it’s time to configure Telegram as your action application using Pabbly Connect. Choose Telegram and select the action event ‘Send Text Message’. You will need to connect your Telegram bot by providing the bot token, which you can obtain by creating a new bot via the BotFather on Telegram.

• Open Telegram and search for BotFather to create a new bot.
• Copy the token provided after creating your bot.
• Add the bot to a group and promote it to admin for message sending permissions.

After connecting the bot, you will need to specify the chat ID and the message content. Use the mapped fields to include subscription details and expiration dates in your message. Finally, test the setup to confirm that messages are being sent correctly to your Telegram group.

5. Finalizing the Integration in Pabbly Connect

In the last step, you will finalize your integration workflow in Pabbly Connect. After setting up the Telegram action, ensure that your message format is correct and includes all necessary information. You can choose between HTML or Markdown for formatting your messages.

Once everything is configured, send a test message to verify that notifications are received on Telegram before the due date. If successful, your integration is complete, and you will receive notifications automatically when subscriptions are nearing expiration.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect, you can efficiently automate sending Telegram messages from Google Sheets before due dates. This integration helps keep your team informed about upcoming expirations, ensuring timely actions are taken.