Telegram file store bots are becoming increasingly popular for media sharing, file indexing, and content automation. One of the best ways to host these bots for free is by using Oracle Cloud Free Tier VPS.
In this guide, I will show you how I deployed a Telegram File Store Bot using Oracle VPS, Python, and MongoDB.
This tutorial is beginner-friendly and works in 2026.
Why Use Oracle Cloud Free Tier?
Oracle Cloud offers one of the most powerful free VPS plans available today.
Benefits include:
- Free forever VPS
- 24GB RAM available in ARM instances
- Stable uptime
- Good performance for Telegram bots
- Suitable for file store bots and streaming bots
Compared to other free hosting services, Oracle VPS provides much better long-term reliability.
Requirements
Before starting, you need:
- A Telegram bot token from BotFather
- Oracle Cloud account
- MongoDB database
- Basic Linux knowledge
Step 1 — Create Oracle VPS
Log in to:
Oracle Cloud
Then:
- Open Compute
- Create Instance
- Select Ubuntu 22.04
- Choose ARM shape if available
- Add SSH public key
- Create instance
Step 2 — Connect Using SSH
Use PowerShell or Terminal.
Example:
ssh ubuntu@YOUR_VPS_IP
If successful, you will see Ubuntu terminal access.
Screenshot Needed
Take screenshot of successful SSH login.
Step 3 — Update VPS
Run:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Then install Python and Git:
sudo apt install python3 python3-pip git screen -y
Step 4 — Clone Your Bot Repository
Example:
git clone YOUR_GITHUB_REPO_LINK
cd YOUR_BOT_FOLDER
If your repository is private:
git clone https://USERNAME:TOKEN@github.com/username/repo.git
Step 5 — Install Requirements
Run:
pip3 install -r requirements.txt
If errors appear, install missing modules manually.
Common example:
pip install pytz
This fixes the common:
“ModuleNotFoundError: No module named pytz”
Step 6 — Configure Environment Variables
Create .env file:
API_ID=
API_HASH=
BOT_TOKEN=
MONGO_URI=
LOG_CHANNEL=
ADMINS=
Never expose these publicly.
Step 7 — Run the Bot
Start using:
python3 bot.py
If successful, your bot should come online in Telegram.
Step 8 — Keep Bot Running 24/7
Install PM2:
sudo npm install pm2 -g
Run bot:
pm2 start bot.py --interpreter python3
Save process:
pm2 save
Enable auto startup:
pm2 startup
Common Errors and Fixes
BOT_TOKEN variable missing
Cause:
- Incorrect
.envconfiguration
Fix:
- Double-check BOT_TOKEN line
FloodWait Errors
Cause:
- Too many Telegram requests
Fix:
- Add sleep delays
- Use proper flood wait handling
MongoDB Connection Failed
Cause:
- Wrong URI
- IP blocked
Fix:
- Verify MongoDB Atlas network access
Final Thoughts
Oracle Cloud Free Tier is one of the best free hosting solutions for Telegram bots in 2026.
If configured properly, your bot can run continuously with excellent performance and zero hosting cost.
For beginners entering Telegram bot development, this setup provides a strong foundation for learning automation, file management, and cloud hosting.