If you have any issues with the ZeroByteCode Auto Share plugin, do the following steps:
Telegram Issues
Problem: “Bot not authorized” error
- ✅ Add your bot to the channel as an administrator
- ✅ Ensure the bot has permission to send messages
- ✅ For private channels, make sure the bot is a member
Problem: “Channel not found” error
- ✅ Verify the channel ID is correct
- ✅ For public channels, use @channelname format
- ✅ For private channels, use the numeric ID
Problem: Messages not sending
- ✅ Check if the channel is enabled in settings
- ✅ Verify the post type is selected for auto-sharing
- ✅ Test the connection manually
Discord Issues
Problem: “Invalid webhook URL” error
- ✅ Copy the complete webhook URL from Discord
- ✅ Ensure the webhook hasn’t been deleted
- ✅ Check if the bot has permissions in the channel
Problem: Messages not appearing
- ✅ Verify the webhook is enabled
- ✅ Check Discord server permissions
- ✅ Test the connection manually
General Issues
Problem: Auto-sharing not working
- ✅ Check if the post type is enabled for sharing
- ✅ Verify at least one platform is configured and enabled
- ✅ Ensure the post status changed to “Published”
Problem: Manual sharing buttons missing
- ✅ Check if you have the required permissions
- ✅ Verify the plugin is activated
- ✅ Clear any caching plugins
Performance Optimization
- Messages are sent asynchronously to avoid slowing down post publishing
- Failed messages are logged for debugging
- Connection tests use lightweight API calls
Security Features
- All API tokens are sanitized and validated
- Webhook URLs are verified before use
- AJAX requests include WordPress nonces for security