Hey everyone! I’m having a bit of trouble with my Telegram bot. I set it up using setWebhook but now I want to switch to getUpdates. The docs say we can only use one method at a time.
When I try to use getUpdates, I get this error in the console:
{"ok":false,"error_code":409,"description":"Error: Conflict: another webhook is active"}
I’m stuck and not sure how to proceed. Does anyone know how to remove the active webhook so I can start using getUpdates instead? I’d really appreciate any help or tips on this! Thanks in advance!
Replace <YOUR_TOKEN> with your actual bot token. Once the webhook is deleted, you’ll be able to use getUpdates without conflicts.
Keep in mind that getUpdates requires you to poll for updates regularly, which may impact your bot’s responsiveness compared to webhooks. You’ll need to adjust your code to handle this change in update retrieval method.
If you encounter any issues after switching, double-check your implementation and ensure you’re calling getUpdates correctly in your code.
I’ve been through this exact situation before, and it can be a bit tricky if you’re not familiar with the process. To switch from webhook to getUpdates, you need to explicitly delete the existing webhook first.
Make an API call to deleteWebhook by sending a GET or POST request to:
Replace <YOUR_BOT_TOKEN> with your actual bot token. Once you’ve successfully deleted the webhook, you should be able to start using getUpdates without any conflicts.
After switching, remember that you’ll need to poll for updates regularly rather than receiving them automatically. This might require some adjustments to your code but offers more flexibility in certain scenarios. Good luck with the transition!