Files & Documents

Receive Telegram files and save them on schedule

11 nodes 259 126 Automatic trigger
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Workflow Description

An automation that captures files sent via Telegram and stores them automatically at defined intervals using Cron scheduling. This ensures regular backups of important documents without manual intervention or oversight.

How it works

  1. 1.Receive files sent from a Telegram channel or group
  2. 2.Read and process file data in binary format
  3. 3.Save the file to local storage or server according to your Cron schedule
  4. 4.Verify saved files and organize their storage paths automatically

Use cases

  • Archive PDF reports and documents your team sends via Telegram at regular intervals
  • Back up images and documents shared in Telegram channels on a fixed schedule
  • Create automatic backups of sensitive files exchanged in workplace Telegram groups

Requirements

  • Active Telegram channel or group ID for connection
  • Access to server storage or local directory for file storage
  • A defined schedule (hourly, daily, weekly) for automated saving

Service Value

Ready-made workflow template for automation delivery and service execution.

Apps Used

Telegram Schedule

Details

Trigger Automatic trigger
Nodes 11
Apps 2
Views 259
Downloads 126

How to Use

  1. 1.Click "Download Template"
  2. 2.Open your n8n dashboard
  3. 3.Go to Workflows > Import from File
  4. 4.Select downloaded file and configure credentials

Nodes Used (11)

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On clicking 'execute'

Manual Trigger

#1

Write Binary File

Write Binary File

#2

Read Binary File

Read Binary File

#3

HTTP Request

HTTP Request

#4

Telegram

Set

#5

Binary to json

Move Binary Data

#6

Json to binary

Move Binary Data

#7

Set new update time

Function Item

#8

Split into baches

Function

#9

Cron

Cron

#10

Config

Set

#11