Troubleshooting

Fix: Bot Commands Not Working

How to fix "Bot Commands Not Working". Step-by-step troubleshooting guide with solutions.

Generic catch-all when commands don't fire. Run through this checklist before going deeper.

Confirm the symptoms

  • Some commands work, some don't.
  • All commands silent.

30-second quick fix

  • Confirm session connected.
  • Check Dashboard → Commands → enabled list.

Root causes

  1. 1. Specific command disabled

    • Dashboard → Commands → enable.

  2. 2. Permission lock

    Command admin-only and you are not admin.

    • Verify role.

  3. 3. Whitelist active

    • Add yourself to whitelist or disable.

  4. 4. Group setting overrides session

    • Check group config.

Detailed resolution

  1. 1

    List commands available to you

    Send !commands or /commands.

  2. 2

    If your target command is missing, check Dashboard → Commands

  3. 3

    If listed but still failing, check permissions

    Dashboard → Groups → Permissions.

Expected result

Target command works.

Frequently asked questions

Can users see why a command is locked?

Bot replies "Permission denied: requires admin" when applicable.

Still stuck?

Open a support ticket from the dashboard and we will look at your session logs directly.

Open dashboardDocumentation

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