Telegram Group Messages Not Received - getUpdates Empty
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Bot can receive DMs but NOT group messages. Bot privacy mode is disabled in BotFather. Bot is member of groups (verified via getChatMember API). getUpdates always returns empty array, even after kick/re-invite. DM works fine. Tried: new bot token, restart Gateway, kick & re-invite bot.
Environment: OpenClaw latest, macOS 26.3, Node 22.22.0
Environment: OpenClaw latest, macOS 26.3, Node 22.22.0
Solution
Thank you @Krill and the team! Finally solved it!
Solution:
1. botToken at TOP LEVEL (not nested in accounts!)
2. Add groups to whitelist
3. allowFrom: ["*"]
4. User runs /activation always in each group
Now all 10 groups working!
Solution:
1. botToken at TOP LEVEL (not nested in accounts!)
2. Add groups to whitelist
3. allowFrom: ["*"]
4. User runs /activation always in each group
Now all 10 groups working!
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