Telegram Message Forwarding Bot

This is a Telegram bot that automatically forwards messages from a source channel/group to a designated destination channel/group.

Features

• Forwards Messages: Sends messages from a source to a destination.
• Handles Media Groups: Keeps media groups together and forwards them as a single message.

Setup and Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/khduy/forward-bot.git
   cd forward-bot

2. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Environment Variables:

   • Create a .env file in the root directory.

   • Add the following:

     BOT_TOKEN=<your_bot_token>
     OWNER_ID=<your_telegram_user_id>
     

     • Replace <your_bot_token> with the token from BotFather.
     • Replace <your_telegram_user_id> with your Telegram user ID (use a bot like @userinfobot to find it).

4. Configuration:

   • config.json is created automatically when you set source and destination IDs.
   • Source ID: ID of where to forward messages from (use negative IDs for channels/groups, e.g., -1001234567890).
   • Destination ID: ID of where messages will be forwarded to.

5. Running the Bot:

   python src/main.py

Usage

1. Start the bot: Send /start to the bot in Telegram.
2. Set the source:
   • /setsource <source_channel_id> (bot must be in the source channel/group).
3. Set the destination:
   • /setdestination <destination_channel_id> (bot must be an admin in the destination channel).
4. View config: /config
5. Help: /help

Notes

• The bot forwards messages that arrive after setup.
• Ensure the bot has needed permissions.
• Constants like MEDIA_GROUP_TIMEOUT, MAX_RETRIES can be adjusted in message_forwarder.py.

Troubleshooting

• "Bot token not found..." error: Check your .env file and BOT_TOKEN.
• "You're not authorized..." error: Make sure OWNER_ID in .env is your Telegram ID.
• Messages not being forwarded:
  • Check source/destination IDs.
  • Ensure the bot has correct permissions.
  • Look for errors in the console log.
• "Failed to forward media group..." error: Usually a network or Telegram API issue. Try again later.
• Other errors: The console log will have more details.

Disclaimer

This bot is provided as-is. Use it responsibly and follow Telegram's terms of service. The developers are not responsible for any misuse.