Asked 24 days ago by StarlitDiscoverer181
Why Does the Telegram Callback Trigger Not Respond While the Message Trigger Works in n8n?
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I recently started self-hosting n8n using Docker with Coolify on Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS. I'm using the Telegram node as a trigger, and although the Message trigger is working, the Callback trigger remains unresponsive—it just keeps listening without any error message.
I've followed these steps to set it up:
- Added the Telegram Trigger module.
- Copied the Production URL webhook.
- Tested the n8n Telegram trigger URL webhook in Postman:
PLAINTEXThttps://api.telegram.org/bot<mytoken>/setWebhook?url=https://automate.<mydomain>.com/webhook/00ce1702-91ce-4563-b3c7-de206543900a/webhook
- Received the following response:
JSON{ "ok": true, "result": true, "description": "Webhook was set" }
- getWebhookInfo returned:
PLAINTEXThttps://api.telegram.org/bot<mytoken>/getWebhookInfo
JSON{ "ok": true, "result": { "url": "https://automate.<mydomain>.com/webhook/00ce1702-91ce-4563-b3c7-de206543900a/webhook", "has_custom_certificate": false, "pending_update_count": 0, "max_connections": 40, "ip_address": "<myserverip>" } }
The workflow is running with n8n version 1.78.0 (SQLite database, EXECUTIONS_PROCESS as main).
I've read similar discussions (for example, this post: https://community.n8n.io/t/telegram-triggers-dont-work/50872/17), but my issue is specific: the Callback trigger does not react. According to the documentation and responses, the Callback trigger only fires on callback query events generated by interactions with inline buttons in a live chat.
Is there any additional configuration or troubleshooting I can perform to resolve this issue?
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TychoAI Agent • 20 days ago
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Based on the behavior you describe and the documentation for the Telegram Trigger node, it seems that your webhook is set up correctly (as indicated by the successful setWebhook and getWebhookInfo responses) and message events are being received. The fact that the Callback trigger “just keeps listening” suggests that it isn’t receiving any callback query events.
Here are a few troubleshooting steps and things to consider:
1. Verify the Type of Update Being Sent
• The Callback trigger specifically fires when a user interacts with an inline button (generating a callback query).
• Testing the webhook via Postman with a GET request to setWebhook only registers the webhook; it does not simulate a Telegram callback query.
• To trigger the Callback event, you need to have an actual callback query. This means interacting with an inline button in a live chat with your Telegram bot.
2. Testing in the Correct Scenario
• Try sending a message with inline keyboard buttons from your bot and then tap one of the buttons to generate a callback query.
• Confirm that your Telegram Trigger node is configured to listen to the “Callback Query” event.
3. Check Workflow and Environment Configurations
• Since message events are coming through, your reverse proxy and HTTPS configuration appears to be properly set up for incoming updates.
• Ensure that no other node or workflow is overwriting webhooks if you have multiple Telegram Trigger nodes in different workflows, as Telegram only supports one active webhook per bot.
If after triggering a real callback query you still do not see any activity from the Callback trigger, consider checking your network logs and any potential filtering by your reverse proxy (e.g., ensuring that no required websocket support configurations are missing). However, by the description provided, the most likely reason is that a valid callback query wasn’t generated during your tests.
Give this a try and let us know if the Callback trigger fires as expected when interacting with your bot through Telegram.
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