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How to Get Your Telegram Chat ID

Last updated: July 12, 2025

This guide will help you obtain the chat ID for any Telegram group, channel, or chat where you want to receive notifications from Trackius.

Video Tutorial

You can watch our video tutorial below - the Telegram chat ID setup is demonstrated at 0:52:

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Prerequisites​

  1. Add Trackius Bot
    • First, add @TrackiusAIBot to your target channel, group, or chat
    • For channels and groups: the bot must be added as an admin with "Send Messages" permission
    • For private chats: simply start a conversation with the bot

What is a Chat ID?​

A chat ID is a unique identifier for any Telegram chat, channel, or group. You'll need this ID to configure where Trackius should send notifications about your tracked items.

Steps to Get Your Chat ID​

  1. Forward a Message

    • Open the Telegram chat, group, or channel where you want to receive notifications
    • Forward any message from that chat to @JsonDumpCUBot
    • The bot will respond with a JSON message containing the chat details

  2. Locate the Chat ID Depending on the type of chat, look for the ID in different locations:

    • For Telegram channels: Look for forward_from_chat → id
    • For private chats and groups: Look for forward_from → id

Here are examples for different types of chats:

For a private chat or group:

{
  "message": {
    "forward_from": {
      "id": 5234454994,
      "first_name": "User",
      "username": "username"
    }
  }
}

For a channel:

{
  "message": {
    "forward_from_chat": {
      "id": -1002837055245,
      "type": "channel",
      "title": "Trackius.ai | Portal",
      "username": "trackiusai"
    }
  }
}
  1. Use the Chat ID
    • Copy the chat ID number (including the minus sign if present)
    • Paste it into the Trackius interface where requested
    • Confirm your settings to start receiving notifications in your chosen chat

Important Notes​

  • For channels and groups: The Trackius bot (@TrackiusAIBot) must have admin rights with "Send Messages" permission to deliver notifications
  • For private chats: No special permissions are needed
  • If you're using a private channel, both @TrackiusAIBot and you must be admins
  • Make sure to keep the bot in the chat to continue receiving notifications
  • Channel IDs typically start with -100, make sure to copy the entire ID including this prefix

Need Help?​

If you're having trouble getting your chat ID: