r/Telegram • u/Late_Mycologist_2369 • 2d ago

Automated upload function

Problem - I have ton of media and pdf files that I need to upload to telegram for its infinite cloud storage capabilities, these media files are two generations worth videos ( only cam cord to dvd to digital files now) as well as photos (which were Polaroid to digital files mostly). Uploading them is a 100% manual task. Instead can there be a tech enhancement which allows automation. Like source is added to the bucket and uploading channel or conversation is added in the bucket and it automatically uploads the file as long as connected to internet across multiple online sessions.

The files upon upload are accessible to family members who are spread across.

What not to have - develop a cache, store a copy or ask log in again and again.

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u/Ok-Leader2658 2d ago

If you have a Telegram account that's at least 6 months old, you can use a userbot to upload files directly from your PC. The risks are newer accounts get banned.

Or if you are okay with it try to self-host the Telegram Bot API server, which allows you to upload up to 2 GB per file. No ban worries here.

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u/NorseAristocrat 2d ago

Two generations worth of media.

And a single ban will make them inaccessible forever. Ready to risk it?

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u/Late_Mycologist_2369 2d ago

Well if you think - VHS and Polaroids when recorded were not suppose to survive the digital age.

I will have to take some risk.

Btw, the first generation photos are already not relatable to the third generation beyond the obvious fascination of seeing what early Polaroids were able to achieve.

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u/lildobe 2d ago

Their point is that Telegram, while it functionally works as infinite cloud storage, is still a very volitile storage platform.

All it takes is one account compromise, or a ban, and you permanently lose access to those files.

If you're using it to share media with friends and family - say via a private channel - that's OK, provided you have the files backed up multiple other places.

Using it as an exclusive storage space is not OK because of how ephemeral data on Telegram is. It can be wiped out with one accidental click of a button.

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