Protect API keys, sessions, payment data, and admin access — a security checklist for production bots.
Telegram bots often handle payments, user data, and admin privileges. A single leaked API key or session file can compromise your entire operation.
Secrets and credentials
- Store API keys and bot tokens in environment variables — never in Git
- Rotate tokens immediately if a developer leaves or a repo was exposed
- Use separate bots for staging and production
- Restrict admin commands to verified user IDs only
Session file protection
Pyrogram and Telethon session files grant full account access. Encrypt at rest, restrict file permissions, and back up securely — never share via Telegram or email.
Payment security
- Validate transaction amounts server-side before confirming orders
- Reject duplicate payment references automatically
- Log every admin approve/reject action with timestamp
- Never store full card numbers — mobile banking uses reference IDs only
Infrastructure
Run bots in isolated containers, keep OS packages updated, and use HTTPS for any webhook or dashboard endpoints. BDBOTS managed hosting includes hardened defaults.
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