Telegram Token, Bot ID, and Group ID

Telegram Bot Token and Chat/Group ID

Steps to Create Telegram Bot and Get Bot Token, Chat ID, and Group ID

1. Create a Bot via @BotFather
   • Search for @BotFather on Telegram.
   • Type /newbot and follow the instructions.
   • Enter the Bot Name (can be any name, doesn't need to include "bot").
   • Enter the Bot Username (must end with bot, e.g., ExampleHelperBot).
   • After that, you will receive your Bot Token.
2. Check Your Bot Token
   • Copy the token from @BotFather.
   • Open this link in your browser:
     https://api.telegram.org/bot<YOUR_TOKEN>/getMe
     Example result:
     

     { "id": 1243XXX408, "is_bot": true, "username": "ExampleHelperBot" }
               

   • This ID is your Bot ID (if is_bot = true).
3. Get Chat ID or Group ID
   • Send a message to your bot on Telegram (e.g., "Hello").
   • Then visit:
     https://api.telegram.org/bot<YOUR_TOKEN>/getUpdates
   • Check the JSON response for something like:

     "message": {
       "chat": {
         "id": -486XXX6383,
         "title": "Group Title",
         "type": "group"
       },
       "text": "Hello"
     }
               

   • Use the appropriate ID:
     • User Chat ID: e.g., 1243XXX408
     • Group ID: e.g., -486XXX6383
     • Supergroup ID: usually starts with -100, e.g., -1001234567890
4. Make Sure Your Bot is Connected
   • The bot must be a member of the group to receive messages.
   • If you're chatting privately, type /start to activate it.
   • Chat ID may not appear if the bot has never received a message from that user or group.
5. Validate Connection
   • Use /getUpdates to check if your bot is receiving messages.
   • Common error:
     • 403: Token is valid, but chat ID is wrong or bot is not allowed.
     • Solution: Send a message to the bot or invite it to the group and ensure it has permission.

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