# Obtaining Telegram Admin Chat ID

> How to find your numeric User ID and link it to your Botlify account for full administrative control.

**Category:** Getting Started  
**URL:** https://docs.botlify.cloud/?page=admin-chat-id  
**Platform:** Botlify Cloud (https://botlify.cloud)  

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## Why is Admin Chat ID Required?

      

In Telegram, every account has a permanent numeric identifier (e.g. `7642872720`). Unlike usernames (which can be changed anytime), numeric IDs never change.

      

Botlify injects your `ADMIN_CHAT_ID` into your bot's `.env` file. When an incoming message arrives, your bot compares `$from['id'] === ADMIN_CHAT_ID` to grant privileged admin powers, such as:

      
        
- Broadcasting messages to all bot users.

        
- Viewing financial withdrawals, balances, and system stats.

        
- Approving or rejecting user tasks.

        
- Accessing hidden administrative slash commands (e.g. /admin, /stats).

      

      

## How to Find Your Numeric ID

      
        
- Open Telegram and search for @chat_id_echo_bot or @userinfobot.

        
- Send /start.

        
- The bot will reply with your exact numeric ID (e.g. Your ID: 7642872720).

        
- Copy this number, visit your Account & API Key tab in Botlify Dashboard, and paste it into Telegram Admin ID.