I’m working on a Telegram bot project and need help with message handling. Is there a way to redirect or send messages from another bot to my bot when I don’t have access to the original bot’s token?
I’ve been experimenting with different programming languages like JavaScript and Node.js, but I’m not getting the results I want. I also looked into using the bot ID instead of the token, but from what I’ve read in the documentation, it seems like the token is required for most operations.
Has anyone found a workaround for this situation? I’m wondering if there are alternative methods or API endpoints that might allow this kind of message routing between bots.
Unfortunately, there is no legitimate way to redirect messages from another bot without having its access token. The Telegram Bot API is designed to prioritize security, and the token acts as the authentication mechanism that prevents unauthorized access to bot resources. What you’re trying to achieve would essentially involve intercepting or hijacking another bot’s messages, which violates Telegram’s security model. Even using the bot ID won’t help, as all API calls require proper authentication through the token. If message sharing between bots is necessary, consider legitimate alternatives such as having both bots report to a shared webhook endpoint, using a database where both can read/write messages, or setting up a middleware service that both can interact with. These options require collaboration between bot owners while keeping the security infrastructure intact.
I’ve encountered this exact problem before when trying to integrate multiple bots for a client project. The short answer is that there’s no direct way to bypass the token requirement - it’s Telegram’s core security feature. However, I found a practical solution that might work for your use case. Instead of trying to redirect messages between bots, I implemented a central message handler using webhooks. Both bots can send their received messages to the same server endpoint, which then processes and redistributes them as needed. This approach requires you to have control over both bots’ code, but it maintains security while achieving the message routing you’re looking for. The key is treating your server as the intermediary rather than trying to make the bots communicate directly. This method has worked reliably in production environments and doesn’t violate any API terms.
honestly this sounds like youre trying to access someone elses bot which isnt gonna work. telegram requires tokens for a reason - security. maybe try asking the other bot owner to colaborate instead of finding workarounds?