How can i trigger a new message on Telegram group chat

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i finding a node in N8N can trigger a new message on Telegram group chat

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Hi! Yes, you can definitely trigger a workflow in n8n from a new message in a Telegram group chat, but there are a couple of important steps to make it work properly.

  1. Add your bot to the Telegram group
  • Just invite your bot like you would add any user.
  • Make sure to give it admin permissions so it can read messages.
  1. Disable privacy mode
  • Go to @BotFather in Telegram.
  • Use /mybots → select your bot → Bot Settings → Group Privacy.
  • Turn privacy mode OFF — this allows the bot to receive all messages in group chats, not just commands.
  1. Set up the Telegram Trigger node in n8n
  • Add the Telegram Trigger node to your workflow.
  • Set it to listen for the “Message” event.
  • Use the bot credentials you set up in n8n (Telegram Bot Token).
  • The trigger will now respond to any message in the group.
  1. Filter if needed: If you only want to respond to specific messages or users, you can add a Filter or Switch node after the trigger.
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