Monitor Setup

Set up monitoring tasks to automatically download new messages

Monitor Setup

Monitoring Center is one of the core features of TG Downloader. Just add it once, and the software acts as your “digital security guard”, keeping an eye on target groups at all times.

Monitoring Overview

Add Monitor Task

Click the + Add Monitor button to pop up the configuration window:

Add Monitor Popup

Key Parameters

  1. Target:

    • Supports t.me/username format.
    • Supports private group links t.me/+AbCdEfGh....
    • Supports direct Channel ID input (e.g., -1001234567890).

  2. Save Path:

    • Defaults to Downloads/ChatTitle.
    • Supports custom absolute paths.

  3. Start From:

    • Newest: Only download new messages generated after adding the configuration.
    • History: Trace back from the latest message (set the number of messages to trace, e.g., the last 1000).

Auto-Start

In the task list, check the Auto checkbox.

  • Effect: Next time you open the software, the task will automatically enter listening mode without manually clicking Start.
  • Suggestion: For high-value channels, it is recommended to enable this option to prevent missing messages.