Issue with Telegram trigger

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hi i setup a telegram trigger but never get the even from the megrim bot.
I can’t receive the telegram message but i can send it.
the connection it’s ok but always keep waiting for the message.

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Information on your n8n setup

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  • Database (default: SQLite):
  • n8n EXECUTIONS_PROCESS setting (default: own, main):
  • Running n8n via (Docker, npm, n8n cloud, desktop app):
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Alright, let’s cut to the chase and get this Telegram Trigger working for you in Bajkot! Based on the information you’ve provided, here’s a focused set of solutions to try:

Direct Solutions to Try Now:

  1. Force a Webhook Re-registration:
  • Open your Telegram Trigger node in the n8n editor.
  • Even if it looks correct, make a small, temporary change to one of the parameters (e.g., add and then remove a space in the description).
  • Click “Save”. This action forces n8n to attempt to re-register the webhook with Telegram.
  • After saving, send a test message to your Telegram bot and see if the trigger activates in n8n.
  1. Double-Check BotFather’s Privacy Mode (Crucial Step):
  • Open Telegram and search for BotFather.
  • Send the command /setprivacy.
  • Select your bot from the list.
  • Ensure the response is “Privacy mode is Disabled.” If it’s enabled, click the “Disable” button.
  1. Verify n8n Webhook URL Accessibility:
  • Confirm that the external URL of your n8n instance (the one Telegram would be sending updates to) is correctly configured and accessible from the internet. If you’re using a reverse proxy (like Nginx or Apache), ensure it’s correctly routing traffic to your n8n instance.
  • If you’re unsure of your n8n webhook URL, it typically follows this pattern: your-n8n-domain.com/webhook/your-webhook-id. The your-webhook-id should match the webhookId in your Telegram Trigger node configuration (ba19b350-1b1f-4e20-bc8a-87a0aef7e01c).
  1. Restart n8n Instance: A simple restart can often resolve underlying issues with the webhook listener. Restart your n8n Docker container, npm process, n8n cloud instance, or desktop app.

If the above doesn’t work, let’s dig a bit deeper with these checks:

  1. Examine n8n Logs for Webhook Errors: Access your n8n server logs. Look for any messages that contain keywords like “webhook,” “Telegram,” “error,” or “SSL.” These logs might provide specific details about why the webhook isn’t working.
  2. Test with a Simple Workflow: Create a new, very basic workflow with only the Telegram Trigger and a Respond to Webhook node (or a simple Log node). Configure the Telegram Trigger as you did before (ensuring the webhookId is the same if you want to test the existing webhook). Save and activate this minimal workflow and send a message to your bot. This helps isolate if the issue is with the trigger itself or something in your main workflow.

To help me narrow down the exact solution for your setup in Bajkot, please also provide the following:

  • How are you running n8n? (Docker, npm, n8n cloud, desktop app) - This helps understand the environment.
  • Do you have a reverse proxy (like Nginx or Apache) in front of n8n? - This can affect webhook routing.

Try these solutions methodically. Start with the first few, as they are the most common fixes for this issue. Let me know the outcome of each step, and we’ll get your Telegram automation flowing!