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ActionTelegramUpdated May 2026

How do I send a file attachment on Telegram?

Short answer: Drop the "TelegramSend Document" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Chat ID
chat_id
stringRequiredChat ID
Document URL
document
stringRequiredDocument URL. e.g. "https://example.com/file.pdf"
Caption
caption
stringOptionalCaption
Sample request
{
"chat_id": "{{trigger.chat_id}}",
"document": "https://example.com/file.pdf",
"caption": "{{trigger.caption}}"
}
Returns
{
"ok": true,
"result": {
"document": {
"file_id": "abc"
},
"message_id": 126
}
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Send Document.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Send Document.

What does the Send Document action do in Telegram?
Sends a document (any file type) to a Telegram chat by URL, with an optional caption. Telegram caps bot uploads at 50 MB per file by default.
What inputs does Send Document require?
Required: Chat ID, Document URL. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Telegram returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Send Document support batch operations?
Yes. Run Send Document inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Telegram's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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Other Telegram actions.

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