Hey everyone! I’m having some trouble with my Telegram bot. It’s been working fine for a few weeks but now I’m seeing something weird with the getUpdates method.
When I try to use the API endpoint for getUpdates, I’m not getting any messages. It’s like it just stopped working out of nowhere. But here’s the strange part: if I create a new bot, the same endpoint works perfectly fine.
I’m wondering if there’s some kind of time limit on how long this method works for each bot. Does anyone know if that’s the case? And if so, is there a way to reactivate it for my older bot?
I’d really appreciate any help or advice you can give me. It’s got me scratching my head! Thanks!
I encountered a comparable situation recently. It’s worth verifying your bot’s webhook status. If a webhook is inadvertently set, getUpdates won’t function as expected. You can check this using the getWebhookInfo method and, if necessary, delete the webhook with deleteWebhook. Additionally, ensure your server’s clock is accurately synchronized, as time discrepancies can sometimes cause API issues. If these steps don’t resolve the problem, consider reaching out to Telegram’s support team for further assistance.
I’ve faced this exact problem before, and it can be frustrating. In my experience, it’s often related to the API rate limits. Telegram has strict limits on how frequently you can call getUpdates, and if you exceed them, it might seem like the method has stopped working.
What worked for me was implementing a more efficient polling strategy. Instead of constantly calling getUpdates, I set up a system where I only make requests when necessary and use longer polling intervals. This not only solved my issue but also made my bot more efficient.
Another thing to check is your network connection. Sometimes, intermittent connectivity issues can cause getUpdates to fail silently. It might be worth running some network diagnostics or trying from a different network to rule this out.
If none of these solve your problem, you might want to consider switching to webhooks instead of long polling. It’s a bit more complex to set up, but it’s generally more reliable and efficient in the long run.
hey there! i’ve run into similar issues before. have u checked if ur bot’s token is still valid? sometimes they expire or get revoked. also, make sure ur offset parameter is set correctly in getUpdates. if it’s too high, u might miss messages. hope this helps!