Send a Telegram message for each new Defector post
1 ready-made Defector and Telegram Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. Defector can start an automation with "Any new post on Defector.com", and IFTTT can then run "Send message" on Telegram.
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Create your own Defector and Telegram workflow
Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.
17 triggers, queries, and actions
Any new post on Defector.com
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post on Defector.com.
New message in a group
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when any user sends the /ifttt command to the source group.
New message with key phrase in a group
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a user sends a message with the /ifttt command and a key phrase to the source group.
New message with key phrase to @IFTTT
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when you send a text message with a key phrase to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.
New photo in your channel
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a new photo is posted in a public channel where you are an admin. The @IFTTT bot must also be an admin in the channel.
New photo to @IFTTT on Telegram
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when you send a photo to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.
New post in your channel
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a new message is posted in a public channel where you are an admin. The @IFTTT bot must also be an admin in the channel.
History of messages in a group
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when any user sends the /ifttt command to the source group.
History of messages with key phrase in a group
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when a user sends a message with the /ifttt command and a key phrase to the source group.
History of messages with key phrase to @IFTTT
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when you send a text message with a key phrase to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.
History of photos in your channel
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when a new photo is posted in a public channel where you are an admin. The @IFTTT bot must also be an admin in the channel.
History of photos to @IFTTT on Telegram
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when you send a photo to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.
History of posts in your channel
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when a new message is posted in a public channel where you are an admin. The @IFTTT bot must also be an admin in the channel.
Send message
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send a text message to a Telegram chat.
Send mp3
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send an mp3 to a Telegram chat.
Send photo
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send a photo to a Telegram chat.
Send video
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send a video to a Telegram chat.
Any new post on Defector.com
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post on Defector.com.
History of messages in a group
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when any user sends the /ifttt command to the source group.
History of messages with key phrase in a group
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when a user sends a message with the /ifttt command and a key phrase to the source group.
History of messages with key phrase to @IFTTT
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when you send a text message with a key phrase to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.
History of photos in your channel
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when a new photo is posted in a public channel where you are an admin. The @IFTTT bot must also be an admin in the channel.
History of photos to @IFTTT on Telegram
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when you send a photo to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.
History of posts in your channel
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when a new message is posted in a public channel where you are an admin. The @IFTTT bot must also be an admin in the channel.
New message in a group
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when any user sends the /ifttt command to the source group.
New message with key phrase in a group
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a user sends a message with the /ifttt command and a key phrase to the source group.
New message with key phrase to @IFTTT
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when you send a text message with a key phrase to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.
New photo in your channel
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a new photo is posted in a public channel where you are an admin. The @IFTTT bot must also be an admin in the channel.
New photo to @IFTTT on Telegram
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when you send a photo to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.
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If
Select a trigger the automation will use
Any new post on Defector.com
New message in a group
New message with key phrase in a group
New message with key phrase to @IFTTT
New photo in your channel
New photo to @IFTTT on Telegram
New post in your channel
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Send message
Send mp3
Send photo
Send video
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About Defector
Defector.com is an independent media outlet that focuses on delivering factual, critical reporting about the world's most pressing issues. Founded in 2020 by a group of experienced journalists, Defector offers readers an unbiased perspective free of influence from corporate or financial interests. The site covers topics ranging from international politics and human rights to technology and culture, and they strive to provide a unique angle through their stories.
About Telegram
Use IFTTT to automatically message with Telegram. Do more with the Telegram web app. Pure instant messaging — simple, fast, secure, and synced across all your devices. Connect with some of the IFTTT applets below, or build customized integrations using the Telegram Bot Platform.