Why Autoposting Is Not Working in Telegram and MAX: Errors and Fixes

If autoposting is not working in Telegram or MAX, troubleshoot it as a chain: channel connection → source → queue → publishing mode → schedule → time zone → special dates → permissions → AI. In most cases, the problem appears at one of these stages.

In Votway, autoposting is a sequential workflow:

Source → queue → publishing rules → Telegram or MAX.

With AI:

Source → queue → AI → publishing rules → Telegram or MAX.

A failure or mismatch at any stage can cause a post to be skipped, delayed, sent to the wrong channel, or published in an unexpected form.

Why autoposting may stop working

Common causes include:

- the wrong destination channel is selected;

- the Telegram account is not connected correctly;

- the source is not selected;

- the source has stopped producing new posts;

- the queue is empty;

- the wrong queue mode is selected;

- the active weekday is disabled;

- the expected time is not in the schedule;

- the wrong time zone is selected;

- a special date overrides the normal schedule;

- Advertising timer is active instead of Schedule;

- the Telegram bot cannot publish;

- the source post is no longer available;

- AI processing changes or interrupts the expected output;

- settings are mixed up across several channels.

The fastest way to find the cause is to check each layer in order rather than changing everything at once.

Error 1. The wrong destination channel is selected

When several Telegram or MAX channels are managed, it is easy to configure the wrong destination.

Autoposting may technically work while the post appears somewhere else.

Check:

- selected platform;

- channel name;

- connected account;

- destination channel;

- source-to-destination mapping.

This is especially important after reusing similar settings across several projects.

Error 2. The Telegram account is not connected

Telegram workflows require a connected account.

In Votway, the Telegram account is connected first, after which the required channel is selected.

If the connection was not completed or is no longer active, publication cannot work as expected.

Confirm the connection status before checking more complex settings.

Error 3. The correct Telegram channel was not selected

A connected account does not automatically mean the correct channel is configured.

Select the actual destination channel.

If it is missing from the list or another project is selected, refresh the connection and review the available channels.

Error 4. The bot does not have the Post Messages permission

For Telegram publishing, @autoposting_control_bot needs the Post Messages permission.

If this permission is disabled, the bot cannot publish to the channel.

Check:

1. Open the Telegram channel.
2. Open channel management.
3. Open Administrators.
4. Find @autoposting_control_bot.
5. Confirm Post Messages is enabled.
6. Save changes.
7. Return to Votway and refresh the connection.

Permissions such as adding subscribers or additional administrators are not required for the basic publishing function.

Error 5. The wrong bot was added

Always check the username.

The required bot is:

@autoposting_control_bot

A different bot with a similar display name will not work.

Use the username, not only the visible name, for verification.

Error 6. No source is selected

A destination channel can be configured correctly while the workflow still has no content source.

Confirm that you selected:

- a Votway source;

or:

- one of My sources.

A schedule does not generate content.

It only controls when available content can be published.

Error 7. The source has stopped publishing new content

With New posts only, the queue depends on fresh source posts.

If the source stops updating, no new items enter the queue.

Scheduled slots may then be skipped.

Check:

- when the source last published;

- whether new items are appearing;

- whether source frequency can support your schedule.

Error 8. The queue is empty

This is one of the most common causes.

If there is no available item in the queue, there is nothing to publish.

Example:

Schedule: 10 and 18.

New source item appears: 13.

At 10 the queue was empty, so the slot was skipped.

By 18 the item is available and can be published.

An empty queue is not always a technical failure. It can be normal behavior for the selected mode.

Error 9. New posts only is selected, but you expect archive posts

With New posts only, existing archive content is not the main queue source.

If you connect a source and expect old posts to start publishing, that expectation does not match this mode.

Use:

New and old posts

when archive content is required.

Error 10. New and old posts is selected, but the archive is no longer suitable

The opposite problem can happen too.

Autoposting may work technically while the actual content is outdated.

Review:

- dates;

- prices;

- promotions;

- links;

- service names;

- events;

- software versions;

- offer terms.

If old material expires quickly, New posts only is usually safer.

Error 11. The source and destination were mixed up

This is common in Telegram → MAX or multi-channel setups.

You may expect:

Telegram A → MAX A

while the actual configuration is:

Telegram B → MAX A.

Check separately:

Source — where the content comes from.

Destination — where it is published.

Do not rely only on similar channel names.

Error 12. The source post was deleted before publication

If a source post is deleted before it reaches the destination publishing stage, that item can be skipped because the original material is no longer available.

If only one item is missing:

- check whether the source post still exists;

- confirm it was not deleted;

- compare it with neighboring queue items.

When all other posts publish normally, the issue may be specific to that one source item.

Error 13. The required weekday is disabled

The source and queue may work correctly while the schedule blocks publication.

Check whether the current weekday is active.

If the workflow publishes only Monday through Friday, a normal scheduled post will not go out on Saturday or Sunday.

Error 14. The expected time is not in the schedule

Confirm that the expected publishing slot actually exists.

For example, if the schedule contains only 10 and 14, a post will not automatically publish at 18.

Compare your expectation with the actual schedule.

Error 15. The wrong time zone is selected

This is easy to overlook.

You can configure 18 while the service interprets that time in another time zone.

For an audience using Moscow time, for example, you can select Europe/Moscow (UTC+3).

Compare:

1. selected time zone;
2. scheduled time;
3. actual publication time.

Error 16. A special date overrides the weekly schedule

Special dates take priority over the normal weekly plan.

For example:

normal Tuesday — 2 posts.

one specific date — 0 posts.

On that date, the normal Tuesday schedule will not run.

Always check special dates when a post is unexpectedly skipped.

Error 17. A special date is set to 0 posts

This can be configured intentionally and later forgotten.

If the selected date has 0 posts, the normal schedule is overridden.

Remove or change the special date if publishing should resume.

Error 18. Advertising timer is selected instead of Schedule

Votway supports:

Schedule

or:

Advertising timer.

With Advertising timer, publication timing follows a different rule.

The next post depends on the configured delay after advertising, not only on a fixed clock time.

If you expect a post exactly at 18, confirm that Schedule is actually selected.

Error 19. The advertising timer is still waiting

When Advertising timer is active, the next regular post does not necessarily publish immediately.

It waits for the configured interval after the advertising post.

The flow becomes:

Advertising → interval → next queue item.

That can look like a delay even when the system is working exactly as configured.

Error 20. The schedule is too dense for the source

If the source produces 2 new items per day but the schedule contains 8 slots, some slots will have no content.

This does not mean the service is broken.

The source simply cannot supply that publishing volume.

Possible fixes:

- reduce frequency;

- choose a more active source;

- use archive content when appropriate;

- add another suitable source.

Error 21. The schedule is too sparse

If the source publishes many items but the destination uses only a few slots, the queue grows.

Content can then be delayed significantly.

This is especially risky for news.

Possible fixes:

- add more publishing slots;

- narrow the source;

- split content across several channels;

- reduce archive use.

Error 22. Outdated content accumulated during a pause

Source items can continue accumulating while a workflow is paused.

After publishing resumes, the queue may contain items that were fresh when created but are now outdated.

Before restarting, review:

- dates;

- events;

- promotions;

- links;

- time-sensitive news.

Error 23. A template was applied without checking individual settings

Templates reduce repeated setup, but the copied settings still need review.

Especially:

- destination;

- source;

- time zone;

- weekdays;

- publishing times;

- special dates;

- queue mode;

- AI setting.

A template can be correct for one project and wrong for another.

Error 24. Random distribution changed the expected publishing times

If random distribution was used, publishing times may differ from the original schedule you had in mind.

Always review the generated times after applying random distribution.

Otherwise, the system can be correct while still publishing at an unexpected hour.

Error 25. Telegram and MAX use different schedules

When one source feeds both platforms, do not assume identical publication times.

For example:

Telegram: 10 and 18.

MAX: 12 and 20.

A delay between Telegram and MAX can therefore be completely normal.

Error 26. Telegram → MAX is being treated as instant mirroring

A queue-based workflow does not necessarily mean instant copying.

The flow can be:

Telegram → queue → MAX schedule → publication.

If the Telegram post appears at 09

and the next MAX slot is 12, the item may wait.

That is normal queue behavior.

Error 27. AI rewriting produces an unexpected result

When AI is enabled, another processing stage appears between the queue and publication.

The workflow is:

Source → queue → AI → publication.

If the final text looks wrong, check:

- the original source item;

- whether the meaning was preserved;

- whether numbers changed;

- whether important links disappeared;

- whether names were altered;

- whether dates or terms changed.

AI does not guarantee factual accuracy.

Error 28. AI is being used for content that should not be changed

Some publications should not be rewritten automatically.

For example:

- legally significant notices;

- official quotations;

- exact pricing;

- promotion terms;

- commercial offers;

- contractual wording.

If a post must remain exact, use standard autoposting without AI.

Error 29. Telegram-specific elements remain when publishing to MAX

For Telegram → MAX, review:

- t.me links;

- Telegram bot mentions;

- “subscribe on Telegram” calls to action;

- discussion links;

- references to platform-specific features.

The publication may technically work while still looking wrong for MAX.

Error 30. One source is being used for an unsuitable channel

Autoposting can work technically while the content itself is irrelevant.

The source may be too broad or mismatched to the destination.

Check:

- topic fit;

- audience;

- update frequency;

- tone;

- amount of unwanted material.

Automation does not fix a bad source.

Error 31. Settings are mixed up across multiple channels

The more projects you manage, the easier it is to edit the wrong workflow.

For every destination, verify:

- platform;

- destination channel;

- source;

- queue mode;

- schedule;

- time zone;

- AI setting;

- special dates.

Review one workflow at a time.

Error 32. You expect an older post while using New posts only

This is a common expectation mismatch.

If the post existed before the source was connected, it does not belong to the fresh flow used by New posts only.

Use New and old posts when archive content is required.

Error 33. Archive content repeats and is mistaken for a bug

With New and old posts, archive items may be reused after the queue is exhausted.

If repeated archive content does not fit your strategy, this mode may not be appropriate.

Use New posts only for a fresh-only flow.

Error 34. The source updates less often than expected

A source can look active while still producing too few suitable items for your schedule.

Compare:

- number of new source posts per day;

- number of publishing slots;

- actual number of available items.

This reveals whether the source can support the chosen frequency.

Error 35. The problem affects only one post, not the whole workflow

If most publications work but one item is missing, do not immediately rebuild the entire setup.

Check that specific source item:

- does it still exist;

- was it deleted;

- does it use an unusual format;

- is it different from neighboring posts;

- did AI processing behave differently.

A local problem and a system-wide problem should be diagnosed differently.

Error 36. Settings were changed but the next cycle was not tested

After changing the schedule, queue, or source, wait for the next valid publishing cycle and review the result.

Avoid changing several parameters at once.

Otherwise, it becomes difficult to know which change actually fixed the problem.

Step-by-step autoposting troubleshooting

Use the same diagnostic order every time.

Step 1. Check the platform and destination

Confirm that the correct Telegram or MAX channel is selected.

Step 2. Check the connection

For Telegram, confirm the account is connected and the channel is available.

Step 3. Check Telegram bot permissions

@autoposting_control_bot should have Post Messages enabled.

Step 4. Check the source

Confirm that new or archive items exist according to the selected queue mode.

Step 5. Check the queue

Confirm there is a next item available.

Step 6. Check the queue mode

New posts only or New and old posts.

Step 7. Check the publishing mode

Schedule or Advertising timer.

Step 8. Check the weekday and time

Confirm an active publishing slot exists.

Step 9. Check the time zone

Make sure it matches the expected publication time.

Step 10. Check special dates

Confirm there is no date-specific override.

Step 11. Check AI

If enabled, compare the original and rewritten version.

Step 12. Test one next publishing cycle

Do not change everything at once.

Troubleshooting table: problem → likely cause → what to check

Problem	Likely cause	What to check
Post did not publish	Empty queue	Is an item available?
Telegram does not publish	Bot lacks permission	Post Messages
Post published later	Wrong time zone	Time zone
No post today	Special date	Is it set to 0 posts?
Old posts do not publish	New posts only	Queue mode
Old posts appear	Archive enabled	New and old posts
MAX publishes later than Telegram	Different schedules	MAX schedule
No post after advertising	Timer is waiting	Ad interval
One post is missing	Source item unavailable	Was it deleted?
Text changed	AI enabled	Processing mode
Channel is quiet after a pause	No current content	Queue and source
Queue keeps growing	Too few slots	Publishing frequency

If Telegram autoposting is not working

Use this order:

1. Check the connected Telegram account.
2. Check the destination channel.
3. Check @autoposting_control_bot.
4. Confirm Post Messages is enabled.
5. Check the source.
6. Check the queue.
7. Check the schedule.
8. Check the time zone.
9. Check special dates.
10. Wait for the next valid slot.

If only one source item is affected, diagnose that item first.

If MAX autoposting is not working

Check:

1. MAX is selected as the platform.
2. The correct destination channel is connected.
3. A source is selected.
4. An item exists in the queue.
5. The queue mode is correct.
6. A schedule is configured.
7. The time zone is correct.
8. No special date blocks publication.
9. Advertising timer is not unexpectedly active.
10. You are not expecting instant Telegram → MAX mirroring.

If Telegram is the source, also check whether the source post appeared and entered the queue.

If Telegram → MAX is not working

Check the chain:

Telegram source → queue → MAX.

In order:

- did the new Telegram post appear;

- was it deleted;

- is the correct Telegram source selected;

- did the item enter the queue;

- is there an upcoming MAX slot;

- is a special date overriding the schedule;

- is the time zone correct;

- is AI enabled and producing a valid result.

Do not confuse scheduled cross-posting with instant mirroring.

If posts publish at the wrong time

Check these first:

1. Scheduled time.

2. Time zone.

3. Special dates.

Then verify the publishing mode.

If Advertising timer is active, a fixed clock time may not be the main condition.

If some posts are skipped

Possible causes include:

- the queue is occasionally empty;

- the source updates irregularly;

- a source post was deleted;

- New posts only is selected;

- there is no publishing slot;

- a special date changed the plan.

Compare skipped items with posts that published successfully.

If old posts appear again

Check the queue mode first.

With New and old posts, archive reuse after queue exhaustion can occur.

If that does not fit your content strategy, move to a fresh-only workflow and review the configuration before scaling further.

If new posts do not appear

Check:

- whether the source actually published a new item;

- whether it appeared after the source was connected;

- whether it was deleted;

- whether you are looking at the correct workflow;

- whether the correct source is selected.

Multi-channel setups make source mix-ups especially easy.

If the queue grows too quickly

This is not necessarily a system error.

The source may simply create more content than the destination can publish.

Possible fixes:

- increase publishing frequency;

- narrow the source;

- split content across several channels;

- reduce archive use.

Long queues are especially risky for news.

If the queue is always empty

Possible fixes:

- reduce the number of slots;

- choose a more active source;

- use archive content when the topic is evergreen;

- add another suitable source;

- combine manual and automated publishing.

Do not expect the schedule to produce more content than the source provides.

If AI rewrites the content incorrectly

Do not try to fix an AI-processing problem by changing the schedule.

Compare:

Original source post

and:

AI-rewritten output.

If critical information changes, use standard autoposting for that content type.

If links look wrong after publication

Check:

- t.me links;

- Telegram bot URLs;

- internal platform links;

- advertising URLs;

- calls to action.

This is especially important in Telegram → MAX workflows.

How to test a fix correctly

Change one parameter at a time.

For example:

Test 1

Keep the source unchanged and fix the bot permission.

Test 2

Keep permissions unchanged and test the queue.

Test 3

Keep the queue unchanged and correct the time zone.

This makes the root cause much easier to identify.

Why you should not rebuild the entire autoposting workflow immediately

Rebuilding everything can hide the real problem.

If the cause was only:

- an empty queue;

- one missing permission;

- a special date;

- a time zone mismatch;

then recreating the whole workflow only adds more variables.

Localize the issue first.

How to prevent errors across several channels

Use a consistent structure.

For every workflow, record:

- platform;

- destination channel;

- source;

- queue mode;

- publishing mode;

- weekdays;

- times;

- time zone;

- AI option;

- special dates.

The larger the network, the more useful this checklist becomes.

How to configure Votway autoposting without common mistakes

Step 1. Choose Telegram or MAX

Confirm the correct destination platform.

Step 2. Connect the required channel

For Telegram, verify the account and bot permissions.

Step 3. Choose the source

Use Votway sources or My sources.

Step 4. Choose the queue mode

Select:

New posts only

or:

New and old posts.

Step 5. Choose the publishing mode

Schedule or Advertising timer.

Step 6. Configure days and times

Check active publishing slots.

Step 7. Select the time zone

Base it on the destination audience.

Step 8. Review special dates

Make sure they do not unintentionally block publishing.

Step 9. Enable AI only when needed

Use standard autoposting for exact wording.

Step 10. Review the first publications

Do not scale the workflow until the base setup is stable.

When to contact support

If you have already checked:

- connection;

- destination channel;

- permissions;

- source;

- queue;

- schedule;

- time zone;

- special dates;

- publishing mode;

- AI;

and the workflow still does not behave as expected, provide support with specific details.

Useful information includes:

- destination channel;

- source;

- expected publication time;

- actual result;

- queue mode;

- publishing mode;

- example source post;

- when the problem started.

Specific examples make troubleshooting much faster.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Telegram autoposting not publishing posts?

Check the connected account and destination channel, @autoposting_control_bot permissions, source, queue, schedule, time zone, and special dates.

Why is MAX autoposting not working?

Check the destination channel, source, queue availability, publishing mode, schedule, time zone, and special dates.

Why was one post skipped?

An empty queue is a common cause. Also check the special date, schedule, and whether the original source post still exists.

Why are old posts not being published?

If New posts only is selected, archive content is not used. Choose New and old posts when archive material is required.

Why are old posts repeating?

With New and old posts, archive content may be reused after the queue is exhausted.

Why did a post publish at the wrong time?

Check the scheduled time, time zone, special dates, and selected publishing mode.

Why is the Telegram bot not publishing?

Make sure the bot is exactly @autoposting_control_bot and that Post Messages is enabled.

Why does Telegram → MAX publish with a delay?

If MAX uses its own schedule, the item can remain in the queue until the next destination publishing slot.

Why did one specific Telegram → MAX post not publish?

Check whether the original Telegram post still exists, whether it was deleted, and whether the item entered the queue.

What happens when the queue is empty?

Without an available source item, a publishing slot may be skipped. The schedule does not create new content by itself.

What should I do if the queue is always empty?

Reduce frequency, review source activity, use a different source, or enable archive content when the topic safely allows it.

What should I do if the queue keeps growing?

Increase publishing capacity, narrow the source, or distribute content across several channels.

Why did AI change important data?

AI can alter wording and introduce mistakes. Exact prices, dates, terms, and official wording should be reviewed manually.

Can a special date disable the normal schedule?

Yes. Special dates override the weekly schedule. If a date is set to 0 posts, normal publishing will not run that day.

What is the difference between Schedule and Advertising timer?

Schedule uses fixed days and times. Advertising timer uses a configured interval after an advertising post.

Do I need to recreate autoposting whenever something goes wrong?

No. First check the connection, source, queue, schedule, time zone, special dates, and permissions in order.

What is the fastest way to find the cause?

Change one setting at a time and test the next publishing cycle. This makes it easier to identify the actual cause.