It’s important to note that Zapier does not have a built-in integration for Telegram. I would like to know the process for sending a message to a Telegram chat through Zapier.
You can indeed send messages to Telegram from Zapier by using Webhooks by Zapier. Here’s how I’ve managed it: first, create a Telegram bot using BotFather on Telegram, which will provide you with a token. Then, use this token in a Zapier webhook step. You need to form the request URL like https://api.telegram.org/bot<Your-Bot-Token>/sendMessage, and in the request, specify chat_id and the text you want to send. It might seem technical, but it works well once you set it up.
It’s a bit of a workaround, but another option is to use the Telegram API directly through a platform like Integromat or Pabbly, which you can then connect to Zapier. This approach might be easier if you prefer a more visual setup, as these platforms often provide a more user-friendly interface for creating workflows without extensive coding. Once the setup is complete, use a trigger event in Zapier to link with the Integromat or Pabbly process you have created. This can give you more flexibility in managing your Telegram interactions.