TG-Downloader Glossary

Definitions for TG-Downloader terms including app account, namespace, tdata, points, Auto Forward, browser extension, concurrency and Device ID.

TG-Downloader terms

TermMeaning
App accountThe TG-Downloader account you register with an email and password; it holds membership and points
Telegram accountYour normal Telegram account. Downloads are performed through it
NamespaceThe internal name of a Telegram account inside the app, used to keep tasks and cache separate
AddressA save path. You do not need to configure one for each account.
tdataThe folder where Telegram Desktop stores its session; used by Desktop Data Login
2FATelegram’s two-step verification password, set under Settings → Privacy and Security
Device IDThis computer’s unique identifier on the server; support may ask for it
Group / channelTelegram chats. Channels are usually one-way; groups allow replies
Message IDA message’s number inside its group, shown at the end of its link
Private group linkA link shaped like t.me/c/<digits>/<digits>; the active account must have joined
PointsThe daily download quota for free or expired users. They are charged per completed manual download
ConcurrencyHow many files download at once, set under Settings → Downloads
ProxyA server that relays app traffic when a direct connection is slow or unavailable
PollingA monitor checking for new messages, currently once every 60 seconds
Auto ForwardChecking new messages in a source chat and sending them to a destination chat by rule
Forward ruleOne Auto Forward configuration: source → filters/replacements → destination
Keep Original SourceA forward mode that retains the original channel or sender header
Copy Without SourceSending content as a new message without the original source header
Browser extensionThe Chrome / Chromium extension that adds download controls to Telegram Web
Native MessagingThe local channel between the extension and TG-Downloader Desktop on the same computer
Active tasksDownloads running at the moment, shown at the right of the status bar