Obtaining Telegram Admin Chat ID

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How to find your numeric User ID and link it to your Botlify account for full administrative control.
2 min read Botlify Cloud Updated October 2026

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

  1. Open Telegram and search for @chat_id_echo_bot or @userinfobot.
  2. Send /start.
  3. The bot will reply with your exact numeric ID (e.g. Your ID: 7642872720).
  4. Copy this number, visit your Account & API Key tab in Botlify Dashboard, and paste it into Telegram Admin ID.