Hey everyone,
I’m in a bit of a pickle and could use some advice. I had a Telegram bot with quite a few users, but I ran into some trouble. My hosting provider deleted the user database because I forgot to pay for a week. Now I’m trying to figure out if there’s any way to get that user info back.
Here’s what I’m dealing with:
- The bot was active and had users
- The user database got wiped after 7 days of missed payment
- I need to somehow recover this information
Is there any way to retrieve a list of users who interacted with my bot, even though the database is gone? I’m completely lost on how to approach this. Any ideas or suggestions would be super helpful!
Thanks in advance for any input!
oof, that’s rough buddy. been there, done that. losing data sucks big time. maybe try hitting up telegram support? they might have some tricks up their sleeve. or start fresh and let ur old users find u again naturally. good luck!
I’ve encountered similar challenges in my bot development journey. Unfortunately, Telegram doesn’t offer a straightforward method to recover user data once it’s gone. Your best bet might be to leverage any external data sources you have, like email lists or social media followers, to reconnect with your users.
Consider this an opportunity to rebuild your user base more strategically. You could implement features that encourage users to engage more deeply, making it easier to recover in case of future issues. Also, look into cloud-based database solutions with automatic backups to prevent such situations in the future.
Lastly, don’t underestimate the power of community. If your bot provided real value, users might naturally find their way back. Stay positive and use this experience to create an even better bot.
I’ve been in a similar situation before, and I can tell you it’s not an easy fix. Unfortunately, Telegram doesn’t provide a built-in way to retrieve a list of users who’ve interacted with your bot once your database is gone. It’s a harsh lesson in the importance of regular backups.
However, all is not lost. You might try reaching out to your most active users if you remember any of them. They could help spread the word about your bot’s ‘reset’. Another option is to check if you have any logs or analytics that might contain user information.
Moving forward, I’d strongly recommend implementing a robust backup system and setting up automatic payments to avoid this in the future. Also, consider using a cloud-based database solution that offers better redundancy. It’s a tough situation, but use it as a learning experience to make your bot infrastructure more resilient.