Get Telegram Chat ID
Step-by-step guide to get Chat/Group/Channel ID for ArbiScans integration.
Why You Need This
Telegram Chat ID is required for:
- Automated notifications
- Channel monitoring
Note: Copy ID exactly, including minus sign:
-100
1
Add the Bot
Add our service bot to Telegram:
@ArbiScans_service_bot
Search in Telegram for:
@ArbiScans_service_bot
2
Make Bot Admin
In your group/channel:
- Open chat info
- Tap Administrators
- Tap Add Admin
- Search for the bot
Required: Bot must be administrator
3
Use Command
In the chat, type:
/whatismyid
4
Copy the ID
Bot will respond with:
🆔 ArbiScans Service
📢 Channel Details:
• Channel ID: -1001234567890
• Channel Name: Your Channel
• Type: Channel
✅ How to use this ID:
1. Use in ArbiScans Bot
2. Setup alerts
3. Configure monitoring
CRITICAL: Copy entire ID including
- sign Chat Types
Groups
- Group ID
- Admins only
Channels
- Channel ID
- Admins only
ID Formats
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Negative | -100123... |
| Channel | Negative | -100123... |
- Check bot is admin
- Verify permissions
- Check command
- Wait a moment
- Groups: Admins only
- Ask group admin
- Check bot permissions
Quick Checklist
- Add bot to chat
- Make bot admin
- Grant all permissions
- Type /whatismyid
- Copy ID with minus sign
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Security: Only share ID with trusted services.