I recently set up a Telegram bot and got the confirmation message with my bot token. But I’m having trouble getting the expected data from the API.
When I try to use the getUpdates method by putting the URL in my browser, I only get a basic JSON response:
{"ok":true,"result":[]}
This seems way too simple. I thought there would be more info in the result. Am I doing something wrong? How can I get a more detailed response from the API?
I’ve checked the docs but I’m still confused. Any tips on what I might be missing or how to troubleshoot this? Thanks for any help!
hey there! seems like ur bot isn’t recieving any updates. try messaging it first, then use getUpdates. that should show data in the ‘result’ array. if not, check ur token in the URL. hope this helps!
The minimal JSON response you’re seeing is actually normal when there are no new updates for your bot. This happens if no one has interacted with your bot recently or if you’ve already retrieved all available updates.
To get a more detailed response, try these steps:
- Send a message to your bot in Telegram
- Wait a few seconds
- Make the API call again
If you still don’t see any data, double-check your bot token and make sure you’re using the correct API endpoint. Also, ensure your bot has the necessary permissions.
Remember, the Telegram Bot API works on a polling system. It only returns new updates since the last time you called getUpdates. If you’re testing frequently, you might need to wait longer between calls to see new data.