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Error handler send Telegram: real-time workflow failure alerts

Ready for 3.0

by L Hùng · 3,677 views · created 2025-02-28 · DevOps

Ready for 3.0. This template uses no nodes that n8n 3.0 removes. No removed nodes, versions or helpers found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

Nodes used (3)

Telegram

What it does

This workflow acts as an error handler, sending real-time notifications to Telegram when another workflow fails. It provides detailed error information, including workflow name, timestamp, execution URL, last executed node, and error message. --- Pre-Conditions - A Telegram bot created via BotFather. - The bot token and Telegram group/channel chatId. - An active n8n instance with the Telegram and Error Trigger nodes installed. --- Setup 1. Workflow Configuration: - Import the workflow into n8n. - Update the Telegram chatId in the Config node. - Add your Telegram bot token in the Telegram node credentials. 2. Error Workflow Setup: - Set this workflow as the Error Workflow in other workflows. 3. Testing: - Trigger an error in another workflow to verify Telegram notifications. --- Who the Workflow is For - Developers: Monitoring workflow failures in real-time. - Teams: Managing multiple n8n workflows and needing instant error alerts. - n8n Users: Looking for a simple way to handle workflow errors via Telegram. --- Primary Use - Automates error notifications for failed workflows. - Sends detailed error reports to Telegram for quick troubleshooting. - Easily customizable to fit specific monitoring needs.

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