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Connect Telegram and WhatsApp Cloud API

Communities, shops and teachers often run a Telegram group and a WhatsApp audience at the same time. FlowMattic, running on your WordPress site, can pass messages from a Telegram bot or group to WhatsApp through the Cloud API, forward photos and files, and post the same announcement to both, so people get the update in whichever app they use.

1 trigger 16 actions 6 example workflows 3 ready-made templates Unlimited runs

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When this happens in Telegram1 trigger

Do this in WhatsApp Cloud API5 actions

1. TriggerSet Webhook / Watch Updates
2. ActionSend Text Message

When Telegram fires Set Webhook / Watch Updates, FlowMattic runs Send Text Message in WhatsApp Cloud API with the data from that event.

You build this in the FlowMattic workflow builder on your own site. See the setup steps

Telegram and WhatsApp Cloud API workflows you can build

Each one uses only triggers and actions the two integrations ship today, plus FlowMattic's own tools. Where the library has a ready-made template, import it instead of building from scratch.

Telegram app icon WhatsApp Cloud API app icon Ready-made template

Relay new Telegram group messages to WhatsApp

A Filter passes messages from the group admins only, and each one is sent on to a WhatsApp number, so key updates from the group also reach someone who is not on Telegram.

Set Webhook / Watch UpdatesFilterSend Text Message

View the template
Telegram app icon WhatsApp Cloud API app icon

Forward photos posted to your Telegram bot to WhatsApp

Field staff send site or delivery photos to a Telegram bot. A Router picks out photo updates and sends each one to the office's WhatsApp as an image message.

Set Webhook / Watch UpdatesRouterSend Image Message

Telegram app icon WhatsApp Cloud API app icon

Pass documents from Telegram to a WhatsApp contact

Invoices or forms sent to the bot as files are forwarded as WhatsApp document messages, which suits teams where the bookkeeper only uses WhatsApp.

Set Webhook / Watch UpdatesFilterSend Document Message

Telegram app icon WhatsApp Cloud API app icon

Translate Telegram announcements for a WhatsApp audience

An AI Agent translates each announcement posted in the Telegram channel into a second language, and the translated text goes out on WhatsApp.

Set Webhook / Watch UpdatesAI AgentSend Text Message

Telegram app icon WhatsApp Cloud API app icon

Send the same daily update to Telegram and WhatsApp

A Schedule posts the morning notice, such as opening hours or class times, to the Telegram group and sends a WhatsApp template with the same text, so both audiences hear it together.

ScheduleSend a Text MessageSend Template Message

Telegram app icon WhatsApp Cloud API app icon

Invite a new member to the Telegram group over WhatsApp

When your site or shop sends a webhook for a new member, FlowMattic creates a Telegram invite link and sends it to their WhatsApp in an approved template.

WebhookCreate Invite LinkSend Template Message

Set up: relay group messages to WhatsApp

When you finish, messages from your Telegram group admins are sent on to a WhatsApp number as text messages.

  1. Create a Telegram bot

    Create a bot with Telegram's BotFather, add it to your group and give it permission to read messages.

  2. Connect both apps

    Add the bot's token as a Telegram connection and your WhatsApp Cloud API number under Connects.

  3. Start with Set Webhook / Watch Updates

    Create a workflow with the Telegram trigger and post a test message in the group so FlowMattic captures an update.

  4. Filter by sender

    Add a Filter that continues only when the sender's username or ID matches your admins.

  5. Send on WhatsApp

    Add Send Text Message, map the recipient number and the message text, test it and switch the workflow on.

Import the ready-made template Intermediate, about 5 min to set up
Relay new Telegram group messages to WhatsApp Template
  1. Telegram app icon 1. Trigger in Telegram Set Webhook / Watch Updates
  2. 2. FlowMattic tool Filter
  3. WhatsApp Cloud API app icon 3. Action in WhatsApp Cloud API Send Text Message

    Fields mapped from the earlier steps (a typical setup)

    From TelegramTo WhatsApp Cloud API
    Message textWhatsApp message body
    Sender first namePrefix in the message
    Chat titleGroup name in the message
Built on the FlowMattic canvas. Test each step with real data, then switch the workflow on.

Triggers and actions in this pair

A trigger starts a workflow. An action is something FlowMattic does in the app as a step.

Good to know

  • WhatsApp Cloud API has actions only in FlowMattic, so messages flow from Telegram to WhatsApp and a WhatsApp reply cannot post back to Telegram.
  • Send Text Message, Send Image Message and Send Document Message reach a number that has an open session with your business. For the first message or a broadcast, use Send Template Message.
  • The Telegram trigger receives every update the bot can see, including joins and edits. Filter or route on the update type before sending.
  • Relaying a group's messages shares other people's words. Tell your members the group is mirrored, and relay admin posts only if in doubt.

Triggers (1)

  • Set Webhook / Watch UpdatesTriggers when there's an update available for the bot

Actions (11)

  • Send a Text MessageSends a text message with support to markup
  • Send PhotoSend a photo/image to your chat
  • Send an Audio FileSend any audio file with URL to your chat
  • Send a DocumentSend document file to your chat
  • Send a VideoSend video file with URL to your chat
  • Send ContactSend contact to your chat
  • Send PollSend a new poll to your chat
  • Create Invite LinkCreate an invite link for a group chat
  • Revoke Invite LinkRevoke an invite link for a group chat
  • Ban UserBan a user from a group chat
  • Unban UserUnban a user from a group chat
WhatsApp Cloud API app icon

WhatsApp Cloud API

Integration page

Actions (5)

  • Send Template MessageSend template message to user's WhatsApp
  • Send Text MessageSend text message to user created or replied session
  • Send Image MessageSend image message to user created or replied session
  • Send Video MessageSend video message to user created or replied session
  • Send Document MessageSend document message to user created or replied session

Why run this pair with FlowMattic

Telegram and WhatsApp Cloud API connect through FlowMattic on your own site, with no separate automation account in the middle and no charge per run.

Two audiences, one post

Write once in Telegram or on a Schedule and both groups of people get the update in the app they open.

Messages go through your server

FlowMattic runs on your WordPress site, so relayed messages do not pass through a separate hosted relay.

Busy groups cost the same

Runs are unlimited, so a chatty group does not push up your FlowMattic bill. WhatsApp's own charges still apply.

Common questions

Can I forward Telegram messages to WhatsApp automatically?

Yes. Use the Telegram Set Webhook / Watch Updates trigger with a bot in your group, filter the messages you want, and send them with WhatsApp Cloud API Send Text Message, Send Image Message or Send Document Message.

Can it send to a WhatsApp group?

The WhatsApp Cloud API actions here send to a phone number. To reach many people, send a template message to each number, for example by looping over a list with Iterator.

Can WhatsApp messages go to Telegram?

Not with these workflows, which only send through WhatsApp Cloud API. You can send to both from another trigger, such as a Schedule or Webhook.

Does the bot need to be an admin?

The bot must be in the group and able to read the messages you want to relay. Group privacy settings in Telegram decide which messages a bot sees.

Can I relay polls or contacts?

WhatsApp Cloud API here sends text, templates, images, videos and documents. Turn a poll into text with Text Formatter if you want WhatsApp users to see the question.

Did not find your answer? You can browse the help center or ask us directly.

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Reviewed 27 Oct 2026. The example workflows are written with AI from the real triggers and actions of both integrations and checked against them. Telegram integration 2.0, WhatsApp Cloud API integration 1.0.1.