This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Telegram Wait Automate Triggered n8n agent. It connects HTTP Request, Webhook across approximately 1 node(s). Expect a Intermediate setup in 15-45 minutes. One‑time purchase: €29.

What This Agent Does

This agent orchestrates a reliable automation between HTTP Request, Webhook, handling triggers, data enrichment, and delivery with guardrails for errors and rate limits.

It streamlines multi‑step processes that would otherwise require manual exports, spreadsheet cleanup, and repeated API requests. By centralizing logic in n8n, it reduces context switching, lowers error rates, and ensures consistent results across teams.

Typical outcomes include faster lead handoffs, automated notifications, accurate data synchronization, and better visibility via execution logs and optional Slack/Email alerts.

How It Works

The workflow uses standard n8n building blocks like Webhook or Schedule triggers, HTTP Request for API calls, and control nodes (IF, Merge, Set) to validate inputs, branch on conditions, and format outputs. Retries and timeouts improve resilience, while credentials keep secrets safe.

Third‑Party Integrations

• HTTP Request
• Webhook

Import and Use in n8n

1. Open n8n and create a new workflow or collection.
2. Choose Import from File or Paste JSON.
3. Paste the JSON below, then click Import.
4. Show n8n JSON

   Title:  
   Automating Telegram Broadcasts Using Google Sheets and n8n
   
   Meta Description:  
   Learn how to automate batch Telegram messages using Google Sheets and n8n. This step-by-step guide walks through reading chat IDs from a spreadsheet and sending timed messages with built-in delay handling.
   
   Keywords:  
   n8n workflow, Telegram bot automation, Google Sheets integration, Telegram broadcast, batch messaging, low-code automation, send Telegram messages, n8n tutorial
   
   Third-party APIs Used:
   
   - Telegram Bot API (via n8n's Telegram node)
   - Google Sheets API (via n8n's Google Sheets node)
   
   Article:
   
   In today’s world of remote communication and digital workflows, automating routine tasks can save time and reduce error. One frequently needed automation is sending bulk Telegram messages — a common requirement for community managers, customer support teams, and marketers.
   
   In this article, we’ll explore how to create an n8n workflow that reads a list of Telegram Chat IDs from a Google Sheet and sequentially sends messages using a Telegram bot. We’ll also manage rate-limiting concerns by using n8n’s batch processing and wait nodes.
   
   Let’s break down the workflow, node by node.
   
   Step 1: Manually Trigger the Automation  
   The journey starts with the Manual Trigger node. This node waits until a user clicks "Execute Workflow” inside the n8n editor. It’s perfect for testing or manually sending messages on demand.
   
   Step 2: Pull Chat IDs from Google Sheets  
   The second node accesses Google Sheets. It pulls values from column A (range “A:A”) — each expected to be a Telegram Chat ID. This makes it incredibly easy to maintain your distribution list: just update the spreadsheet and re-run the workflow.
   
   Google Sheets is authorized using OAuth2. Make sure your Google account is integrated with n8n and that the Google Sheet is accessible and properly formatted.
   
   Step 3: Split Chat IDs into Manageable Batches  
   The SplitInBatches node is a powerful tool in n8n that helps prevent overloading an API or getting blocked due to rate limits.
   
   Here, we’re using a batch size of 30 — meaning the flow will process Chat IDs in groups of 30 at a time. This structure ensures that we don’t spam Telegram too quickly, risking our bot being rate-limited or banned.
   
   Step 4: Send the Message via Telegram  
   Once batched, we use the Telegram node to send each message. The message being sent in this example is simply “Hello”, but you can easily customize this with dynamic content from your Google Sheet or other sources.
   
   The Telegram node requires a bot token. You’ll set this up in n8n’s credentials section by adding your Telegram bot (created via BotFather on Telegram).
   
   The important part here is that it uses this dynamic expression:
     
     "chatId": "={{$node[\"SplitInBatches\"].json[\"Chat ID\"]}}"
   
   This expression pulls the current Chat ID from the SplitInBatches node so that each message goes to the intended recipient.
   
   Step 5: Add a Delay Between Batches  
   After each batch of 30 messages is processed, the workflow hits the Wait node. This node introduces a deliberate 30-second delay before continuing. It loops back to SplitInBatches, ensuring the next batch doesn’t begin too quickly.
   
   This built-in pause helps to comply with Telegram's messaging limits, avoiding issues like message throttling or bot blocking by Telegram servers.
   
   End Result  
   Once the workflow completes, all Chat IDs from your Google Sheet will have received the message, sent respectfully in batches with pauses in between.
   
   This logic can be scaled and adapted, too:
   - Customize the message dynamically (e.g., pull values from additional Google Sheet columns).
   - Use a webhook instead of a manual trigger.
   - Integrate additional workflows based on message delivery status, user replies, logging, etc.
   
   Why Use n8n for Telegram Automation?  
   n8n is a low-code automation platform that enables advanced workflows without writing custom scripts. With native integrations for platforms like Google Sheets and Telegram, building end-to-end automations becomes intuitive and efficient.
   
   Compared to custom code solutions or third-party broadcast tools, n8n automations are:
   - Transparent — you control the logic and can inspect every node
   - Easy to update — just change the Sheet or message text
   - Scalable — increase batch sizes or introduce conditional logic as needed
   
   Closing Thoughts  
   Whether you’re sending daily broadcast updates, event reminders, or alert messages, this n8n workflow gives you the foundation to do it in a secure, scalable, and maintainable way. Automation shouldn’t be a black box — with tools like n8n, you remain in control of your communications while letting the platform handle the repetitive work.
   
   Build it once, run it anytime. Telegram automation has never been this easy.
   
   Ready to try it? Open n8n, hook up your Google Sheet and Telegram bot, and start building your messaging powerhouse today.

5. Set credentials for each API node (keys, OAuth) in Credentials.
6. Run a test via Execute Workflow. Inspect Run Data, then adjust parameters.
7. Enable the workflow to run on schedule, webhook, or triggers as configured.

Tips: keep secrets in credentials, add retries and timeouts on HTTP nodes, implement error notifications, and paginate large API fetches.

Validation: use IF/Code nodes to sanitize inputs and guard against empty payloads.

Why Automate This with AI Agents

AI‑assisted automations offload repetitive, error‑prone tasks to a predictable workflow. Instead of manual copy‑paste and ad‑hoc scripts, your team gets a governed pipeline with versioned state, auditability, and observable runs.

n8n’s node graph makes data flow transparent while AI‑powered enrichment (classification, extraction, summarization) boosts throughput and consistency. Teams reclaim time, reduce operational costs, and standardize best practices without sacrificing flexibility.

Compared to one‑off integrations, an AI agent is easier to extend: swap APIs, add filters, or bolt on notifications without rewriting everything. You get reliability, control, and a faster path from idea to production.

Best Practices

• Credentials: restrict scopes and rotate tokens regularly.
• Resilience: configure retries, timeouts, and backoff for API nodes.
• Data Quality: validate inputs; normalize fields early to reduce downstream branching.
• Performance: batch records and paginate for large datasets.
• Observability: add failure alerts (Email/Slack) and persistent logs for auditing.
• Security: avoid sensitive data in logs; use environment variables and n8n credentials.

FAQs

Can I swap integrations later? Yes. Replace or add nodes and re‑map fields without rebuilding the whole flow.

How do I monitor failures? Use Execution logs and add notifications on the Error Trigger path.

Does it scale? Use queues, batching, and sub‑workflows to split responsibilities and control load.

Is my data safe? Keep secrets in Credentials, restrict token scopes, and review access logs.