From efe4cbfd09fd9e3d09dd8c3248cc2c6f2397ee6e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Yudi Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 23:26:32 -0300 Subject: [PATCH] Added: Index, Token stealer? Will I get banned? Deleted messages disappear from the exported file? Export already deleted messages? Export private chats? Download images? Share the files? I can't copy my token! and much more --- Troubleshooting.md | 61 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 57 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/Troubleshooting.md b/Troubleshooting.md index 6f41671..9ccdbd6 100644 --- a/Troubleshooting.md +++ b/Troubleshooting.md @@ -1,25 +1,78 @@ +Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Troubleshooting page!
+Here you'll find the answers to most of the questions related to **DiscordChatExporter** (DCE for short) and its core features.
+ +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.
+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)