How to Send Easy Digital Downloads Orders to Telegram

Telegram is a messaging platform. Purchase events can trigger instant notifications. Here is how to pipe Easy Digital Downloads order data straight into Telegram using Advanced Form Integration. The setup takes about five minutes and runs entirely on your own server.

The direct approach

AFI delivers order data straight from WordPress to Telegram. No third-party cloud, no per-task fees, and every request is logged for troubleshooting.

What you will need

• A WordPress site with Easy Digital Downloads installed and configured.
• A Telegram account.
• The Advanced Form Integration plugin (free from WordPress.org).

Connect Telegram to AFI

1. Create a Telegram Bot via BotFather and copy the bot token.
2. Start a chat with your bot and get the chat ID.
3. In WordPress, go to AFI → Settings → Telegram.
4. Enter the bot token and click Save Changes.

Setting up the integration

1. Create a new integration

Go to AFI → Add New. Name it Easy Digital Downloads to Telegram.

2. Pick your trigger

Select Easy Digital Downloads as the form provider. AFI fires when a purchase is completed, giving you access to customer details, product information, payment data, and download links.

3. Select Telegram as the destination

Choose Telegram from the platform dropdown and pick Send Message. This sends a message to a Telegram chat via bot.

4. Map fields

Match each Telegram field on the left to the corresponding Easy Digital Downloads field on the right. Common mappings include customer name, email, product details, and order total. You can also use smart tags like {{_submission_date}}.

5. Add conditions if needed

Only want to send certain purchases? Set up a conditional rule. For example, only sync completed payments or specific products.

6. Save and test

Click Save Integration. Place a test purchase in your Easy Digital Downloads store. Check Telegram to confirm the data arrived. If anything looks wrong, open AFI → Log to see the exact request and response.

Free vs Pro

The free version maps message text to Telegram with unlimited orders. Pro adds chat ID and parse mode. No per-order fees on any plan.

Frequently asked questions

Which Easy Digital Downloads events trigger the integration?

AFI fires when a purchase is completed. This covers new sales, including customer details and product information.

Will adding this slow down my checkout?

No. AFI sends data to the destination after the purchase is processed. Your customers complete checkout normally without any delay.

Can I send purchases to multiple platforms?

Yes. Create a separate integration for each destination, and every purchase flows to all of them simultaneously.

Get started

Install Advanced Form Integration free from WordPress.org and connect Easy Digital Downloads to Telegram in minutes.