Hey folks! I’ve been working on a Telegram bot and I’m wondering if there’s a way to set its website URL without going through Fatherbot every time. Right now, I have to use the /setdomain command and manually input the URL. It’s kind of a pain.
I’ve got my API token and can use other APIs just fine, but I can’t figure out how to change the redirect URL automatically. Does anyone know if there’s an API call or some other method to do this? It would make my life so much easier if I could just update the URL with a simple request.
I’ve looked around but haven’t found a clear answer. Any tips or tricks would be super helpful! Thanks in advance!
As someone who’s been in your shoes, I can say there’s no direct API for changing a bot’s website URL programmatically. It’s a security measure by Telegram.
However, I’ve found a workaround that might help. Set up a permanent URL for your bot that points to a redirect page you control. Then, you can update the destination of that redirect as needed without touching BotFather.
I’ve used this method for a while now, and it’s been a game-changer. It’s not perfect, but it saves a ton of time compared to manual updates. Just make sure your redirect page is secure and can handle the traffic load.
One caveat: this method adds a slight delay for users. But in my experience, it’s negligible and well worth the convenience.
Unfortunately, there isn’t a direct API method to programmatically change a Telegram bot’s website URL. This setting is deliberately restricted to manual updates through BotFather for security reasons.
However, you might consider a workaround. Instead of changing the bot’s URL frequently, you could set up a permanent redirect page. Configure your bot’s website URL to point to this page, then programmatically update where it redirects to. This way, you maintain control over the destination without needing to interact with BotFather each time.
While not ideal, this approach offers more flexibility than the current manual process. Just ensure your redirect page is secure and efficiently handles the traffic.
hey there! yeah, sadly there’s no api to change the url automatically. it’s a pain, right? but here’s a trick i use - set up a custom domain that redirects. then u can change where it goes without buggin botfather. not perfect, but saves time. good luck with ur bot!