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Video Upload Setup Guide

Why This Script?

The tdl tool uploads videos as files (downloadable). This Python script uploads videos as streaming videos (plays inline like in your screenshot), which makes it harder for users to download.

Setup Steps

1. Get Telegram API Credentials

  1. Go to https://my.telegram.org/apps
  2. Login with your phone number
  3. Click "API development tools"
  4. Create a new application:
    • App title: "Video Uploader"
    • Short name: "uploader"
    • Platform: Desktop
  5. Copy your API ID and API hash

2. Install Python Package

pip install telethon

3. Configure the Script

Edit upload_video.py and replace:

API_ID = 'YOUR_API_ID'      # Replace with your API ID (number)
API_HASH = 'YOUR_API_HASH'  # Replace with your API hash (string)

4. First Run (Authentication)

The first time you run the script, it will ask for your phone number and verification code:

python upload_video.py "E:\telegram\downloads\video.mp4" 3305131927

Enter your phone number and the code Telegram sends you.

Usage

Upload Single Video

python upload_video.py "E:\telegram\downloads\EM - Lecture 1.mp4" 3305131927

Upload All Videos from Folder

python upload_video.py "E:\telegram\downloads" 3305131927 --folder

Chat IDs

  • CE made easy: 3305131927
  • Prime batch private: 3399205162
  • MIT-J: 4880826523

Important Notes

⚠️ This does NOT fully prevent downloads! Users can still:

  • Screen record
  • Use tools like tdl to download
  • Take screenshots

✅ But it makes it harder because:

  • Video plays inline (no download button)
  • Must enable "Restrict Saving Content" in group settings
  • Combine with watermarking for better protection

Enable Group Protection

  1. Open CE made easy group in Telegram
  2. Click group name → Edit
  3. Enable "Restrict Saving Content"
  4. This prevents forwarding and official download buttons

Next Steps: Watermarking

For better protection, add watermarks with FFmpeg before uploading.