How to Send Telegram Messages from MySQL Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to integrate MySQL with Telegram to send messages automatically using Pabbly Connect. This detailed tutorial walks you through every step of the process.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for MySQL Telegram Integration

To begin with, you need to access Pabbly Connect, the central platform for integrating MySQL with Telegram. Start by signing up for a free account on the Pabbly Connect dashboard. You can find the signup link in the description below.

Once you are logged in, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. In the pop-up, name your workflow (e.g., ‘MySQL to Telegram’) and click on ‘Create’ to proceed. This will set up your automation workflow where you will configure the trigger and action.

2. Setting Up MySQL Trigger in Pabbly Connect

The first step in your workflow is to set up the MySQL trigger. In the trigger window, search for MySQL and select it as your app. From the trigger event dropdown, choose ‘New Row in Table’ and click on ‘Connect’. using Pabbly Connect

• Select ‘Add New Connection’ to link your MySQL database.
• Enter your MySQL username, password, host, database name, and port.
• Click on ‘Save’ to establish the connection.

After successfully connecting, choose the table from which you want to receive data. For example, select the ‘new lead’ table. Next, specify a unique column (like ID) that will help Pabbly Connect identify new rows. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to ensure everything is working properly.

3. Sending Telegram Messages Using Pabbly Connect

With the MySQL trigger set, the next step is to configure the action to send messages via Telegram. In the action window, search for Telegram and select it. Choose the action event ‘Send a Text Message’ and click on ‘Connect’. using Pabbly Connect

To link your Telegram bot with Pabbly Connect, you first need to create a bot via Telegram. Use the BotFather to create your bot and obtain an API token. Once you have the token, enter it in Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Save’.

• Add your bot to the Telegram group or channel where you want to send messages.
• Promote the bot to admin to allow it to send messages.
• Copy the chat ID from the Telegram group URL.

Paste the chat ID into Pabbly Connect and create your message using the mapped data from MySQL. For instance, format your message to include the new lead’s name, email, and mobile number.

4. Testing the MySQL Telegram Integration

After completing the setup, it’s crucial to test your integration. To do this, add a new row in your MySQL table with sample data. Once this is done, Pabbly Connect will check for new data and trigger the workflow. using Pabbly Connect

Within a short period, you should receive a message in your Telegram group. This message will confirm that your automation is functioning correctly and that the data from MySQL has been successfully sent to Telegram.

Verify that the message contains the accurate details you entered in the MySQL table. If everything is set up correctly, you will see the message formatted as specified in the action setup.

5. Conclusion: Automate Your Notifications with Pabbly Connect

In summary, using Pabbly Connect to integrate MySQL with Telegram allows you to automate the process of sending notifications to your team. This integration ensures that every time new data is added to your MySQL database, your team is promptly informed via Telegram.

With just a few simple steps, you can set up a robust notification system that enhances communication and keeps your team updated on essential data changes.