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Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Troubleshooting page!<br/>
Here you'll find the answers to most of the questions related to **DiscordChatExporter** (DCE for short) and its core features.<br/>
If you still have unanswered questions after reading this page or if you have encountered a problem that's not described here and it's not a [known issue](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/issues?q=is%3Aissue), feel free to [open a new issue](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/issues/new).
**Index**
* [**General questions**](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/Troubleshooting#general)
* [**First steps**](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/Troubleshooting#first-steps)
* [Token](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/Troubleshooting#i-cant-find-my-token)
* [Channel ID](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/Troubleshooting#where-are-the-channel-ids)
* [Running the program in Mac/Linux](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/Troubleshooting#how-do-i-run-DCE-on-mac-or-linux)
* [Scheduling exports (advanced)](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/Troubleshooting#how-can-i-set-DCE-to-export-automatically-at-certain-times)
* [Exported chat crashes browser](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/Troubleshooting#the-file-is-too-big-i-cant-open-it)
* [DCE is crashing/failing](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/Troubleshooting#DCE-crashesfails)
* [.NET Core Runtime is required](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/Troubleshooting#net-core-runtime-is-required)
* [**CLI help**](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/Troubleshooting#cli)
# General
### Token stealer?
No. That's why it's important for this kind program to be open source, so the code can be audited by anyone.<br/>
If you're using the GUI, be aware that your token will be saved to a plaintext file unless you disable it in the settings menu.
### Why should I be worried about the safety of my Token?
A token can be used to log into your account, so treat it like a password and never share it.
### How can I reset my Token?
Follow the [instructions here](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/Obtaining-Token-and-Channel-IDs).
### Will I get banned if I use this?
Automating user accounts is technically against TOS, use at your own risk. [Bot accounts](https://discordapp.com/developers/docs/topics/oauth2#bots) don't have this restriction.
### When a message is deleted will it disappear from the exported file?
Text messages are not removed from the exported file, but media such as images and user avatars are. You can avoid this by [saving the HTML file for offline viewing](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/Storing-HTML-locally).
### Can DCE export messages that have already been deleted?
No, DCE cannot access them since they are deleted from Discord's servers.
### Can DCE export private chats?
Yes, if your account has access to them.
### Can DCE download images?
DiscordChatExporter itself doesn't save images to your PC, but you can "extract" the images from an HTML file if you [save it for offline viewing](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/Storing-HTML-locally).
### Can the exported chats be shared?
Yes.
# First steps
### I can't find my Token
Check the following page:
* [Obtaining Token](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/Obtaining-Token-and-Channel-IDs)
### My Token is disappearing too quickly, I can't copy it!
[Try this](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/issues/76#issuecomment-412349261).
### Where are the 'Channel IDs'?
Check the following page:
* [Obtaining Channel IDs](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/Obtaining-Token-and-Channel-IDs)
### How do I run this tool on Mac or Linux?
### How do I run DCE on Mac or Linux?
Check the following pages:
* [macOS usage instructions](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/macOS-usage-instructions)
* [Linux usage instructions](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/Linux-usage-instructions)
### How do I set DCE to export automatically at certain times?
Check the following pages to learn how to schedule **DiscordChatExporter.CLI** runs:
### How can I set DCE to export automatically at certain times?
Check the following pages to learn how to schedule **DiscordChatExporter.CLI** runs (advanced):
* [Windows scheduling](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/Scheduling-exports-on-Windows)
* [macOS scheduling](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/Scheduling-exports-on-macOS)
* [Linux scheduling](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/Scheduling-exports-with-Mono-&-Crontab)
### It crashes/fails
### The file is too big, I can't open it!
Try opening it with a different program or use a different file format, like `TXT`.
### DCE crashes/fails
Check the following page:
* [Installing .NET Core Runtime](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/Install-.NET-Core-runtime)