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Sync Google Drive files to a designated Telegram channel

This automation allows users to automatically detect when a new file is uploaded to a specific Google Drive folder and instantly share that file with a designated Telegram channel.

It simplifies the process of distributing important documents, images, or other files with a group or community on Telegram by handling the file transfer workflow in the background. Users can configure the specific Google Drive folder to monitor and the Telegram channel to post to, providing a seamless way to share new content from their cloud storage with their Telegram audience.

Updated Apr 2, 2026Est. run: 8sEst. cost: $0.0005
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What this template does

  • Monitors a specific Google Drive folder for new file uploads
  • Automatically shares new files from that folder to a Telegram channel
  • Simplifies distributing important documents, images, or other files with a Telegram audience
  • Handles the file transfer workflow in the background for users
  • Enables users to configure the Google Drive folder and Telegram channel

How it works

1
Trigger

Monitor Google Drive folder

The automation monitors a specific Google Drive folder for new file uploads.

2
Action

Detect new file

When a new file is detected in the monitored Google Drive folder, the automation triggers the next step.

3
Logic

Prepare file for Telegram

The automation prepares the new file for upload to the designated Telegram channel, including any necessary formatting or metadata extraction.

4
Action

Post file to Telegram

The automation uploads the new file to the specified Telegram channel, allowing the Telegram audience to access and view the content.

Setup guide

1

Add Google Drive Integration

Add the Google Drive integration in the Latenode Credentials panel. Authenticate with your Google account and grant the necessary permissions to access your Google Drive files.

2

Configure Google Drive Folder

In the Latenode visual builder, add a Google Drive File Trigger node. Select the specific Google Drive folder you want to monitor for new file uploads.

3

Add Telegram Integration

Add the Telegram integration in the Latenode Credentials panel. Authenticate with your Telegram account and grant the necessary permissions to post messages in your Telegram channels.

4

Select Telegram Channel

In the Latenode visual builder, add a Telegram Post node. Select the specific Telegram channel where you want to share the new files.

5

Map File Details

In the Telegram Post node settings, map the file details (such as file name, download URL, and any other relevant metadata) from the Google Drive File Trigger node to the Telegram Post node fields.

Requirements

A Google Cloud Platform project with the Google Drive API and Telegram Bot API enabled
A Google Service Account with the 'Editor' role on the target Google Drive folder
The Google Service Account's JSON credentials file
A Telegram bot token obtained from the BotFather

FAQ

Common questions about this template

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