Andrew This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #3611 — we link there as the canonical source.
This workflow follows the Telegram → Telegram Trigger recipe pattern — see all workflows that pair these two integrations.
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About this workflow
This workflow is ideal for businesses or individuals who want to run Telegram-based giveaways that require users to subscribe to certain channels in order to participate.
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