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Automate Google Drive file sharing to Telegram channel

This template watches a Google Drive folder for a new or changed file, downloads it, builds a short caption in JavaScript, and posts the file to the Telegram channel you choose. Use it to share drops with a team or audience without opening Drive. Connect Google Drive and Telegram, then put the bot token on the Telegram connection.

Updated Sep 16, 2026Est. run: 7sEst. cost: $0.0005
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What this template does

  • Posts new Drive drops to Telegram without a manual share
  • Downloads the file so Telegram can send it
  • Adds a caption from the file name
  • Keeps the bot token on the Telegram connection

How it works

1
Trigger

Watch the Drive folder

The scenario starts when a file appears or changes in the Google Drive folder you choose.

2
Action

Download the file

Latenode downloads the file so Telegram can send it.

3
Logic

Write a caption

JavaScript builds a caption from the file name and type.

4
Action

Post to Telegram

Telegram sends the document or image to the channel or group you pick.

Setup guide

1

Connect Google Drive

Add a Google Drive connection with access to the folder you drop files into. Add a trigger for new or changed files and select that folder.

2

Connect Telegram

Add a Telegram connection and paste the bot token there. Add the bot to the channel or group that should receive files.

3

Download and send

Download the Drive file, set the caption in JavaScript, and send the document or image to that chat. Test with one file first.

Requirements

A Google Drive folder Latenode can read
A Telegram bot token stored on the Telegram connection
A channel or group the bot can post to

FAQ

Common questions about this template

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