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Henning Merklinger edited this page May 28, 2022 · 12 revisions

1. I am getting Error 403 all the time.

Cause

If you see this error you where blocked from using the TGTG API. It is usually caused by a too high request rate. Since tools like this scanner violate the terms and conditions of TGTG they try to detect the corresponding request patterns and block them. These bans are usually temporary.

Possible Solutions

  1. Make sure you are using the latest version of the tgtg-scanner.
  2. Increase the sleepTime (config.ini) or SLEEP_TIME (environment variable) between API requests.
  3. Make sure you don't run multiple instances of the tgtg-scanner at the same time.
  4. Try using a different IP. Most ISP provide a new IP when you reconnect your internet connection.
  5. Wait some time. In most cases the error disappears after 24h.

2. How do I setup the tgtg-scanner in the Synology DSM Docker app?

Create the container as described in the official documentation Creating a Container. Setup the environment as described in the docker-compose.yml. You don't have to setup any volumes. The container will create a volume for persistent storage of your tgtg credentials by itself.

3. How do I create a Telegram Bot?

You can create a new bot using the @BotFather. Simply start a conversation with @BotFather and send /newbot. You will receive an API token for the bot. Enter this token in your config. On the next start the scanner will help you obtain the chat_id.

For more information about the @BotFather please refere to the official documentation: https://core.telegram.org/bots#6-botfather

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