How to Delete Telegram Messages When Channel Name Changes with Telebot

A comprehensive guide on using Telebot to automatically delete messages that Telegram sends when a channel name is changed, effectively managing channel updates without clutter. --- This video is based on the question https://stackoverflow.com/q/78209053/ asked by the user 'SADLAD' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/23077208/ ) and on the answer https://stackoverflow.com/a/78209509/ provided by the user 'fabelx' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/14968568/ ) at 'Stack Overflow' website. Thanks to these great users and Stackexchange community for their contributions. Visit these links for original content and any more details, such as alternate solutions, comments, revision history etc. For example, the original title of the Question was: How can i delete message that channel name was changed using telebot? Also, Content (except music) licensed under CC BY-SA https://meta.stackexchange.com/help/l... The original Question post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license, and the original Answer post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license. If anything seems off to you, please feel free to write me at vlogize [AT] gmail [DOT] com. --- How to Delete Telegram Messages When Channel Name Changes with Telebot Managing a Telegram channel can sometimes come with its own set of personal challenges. One such scenario arises when you change the name of your Telegram channel, and Telegram automatically sends a notification message to the channel. In this guide, we will explore how to efficiently delete this unwanted notification message using the Telebot library for Python. The Problem: Unwanted Channel Update Notifications When you change the name of your Telegram channel every few minutes (let's say, for creative or aesthetic reasons), you’ll notice that Telegram sends out an update message notifying members of the change. This can clutter your channel and may distract from the content you want your members to engage with. You might have attempted to handle this issue by using the bot.delete_message command, but it may not have worked as anticipated. The key to solving this issue lies in utilizing Telegram's message handlers effectively. The Solution: Using channel_post_handler to Delete Messages Step-by-Step Solution Install the Telebot Library: Before we dive into the code, ensure you have the Telebot library installed. You can install it using pip if you haven't done so already: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Set Up Your Bot: You’ll need to create a Telebot instance using your bot’s token that you obtained from BotFather. Create a Message Handler: You can utilize the @bot.channel_post_handler decorator to handle specific messages – in this case, the notification message sent when the channel name changes. Delete the Notification Message: Inside your message handler, you will delete the notification by calling bot.delete_message. Example Implementation Here’s how you can set up your bot to automatically delete messages whenever the channel name changes: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Name Changer Functionality In tandem with handling the deletion of messages, you may want to change your channel's name periodically. Here’s how you can implement that: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Conclusion With the above code snippets, you now have a robust solution to manage your Telegram channel’s messaging experience. By effectively utilizing the Telebot library's capabilities, you can delete unwanted messages automatically whenever you change your channel name. Feel free to adjust the timing and naming options as necessary, ensuring your channel remains engaging without unnecessary clutter. Happy coding!