Get a Telegram Group chat_id in 10 Seconds

Need a Telegram group chat_id right now? Add @print_id_bot to the group, then copy the chat_id from its welcome message. If the bot is already there, send /id or mention @print_id_bot.

Quick steps

Open @print_id_bot and tap Start.
Add the bot to your group or supergroup.
Copy the chat_id from the welcome message, or send /id to show it again.

Group and supergroup chat_ids are usually negative numbers. That is the expected Bot API format, not an error. You need this value to send messages, manage members, or connect automations to the chat.

Guides

How to get Telegram chat_id for a group — Step-by-step: add the bot, get the welcome message, or use /id. How the bot behaves in groups.
Add a bot to a group to get chat_id (10 seconds) — Quick guide: open the bot, add it to your group, and copy the chat_id from the welcome message.
Telegram chat_id format explained (with examples) — How chat_id looks for private chat, group, supergroup, and channel. Examples and structure.
Why Telegram chat_id can be negative — Group and supergroup IDs are typically negative. Why that is and when it matters for your integration.
Group vs supergroup chat_id: key differences — When a group is upgraded to a supergroup, the chat_id can change. What to expect and how to handle it.
Bot not responding in a Telegram group: checklist — The bot stays silent? Checklist: reply to the bot, use /id, mention it, and check permissions.

FAQ

Why is my group chat_id negative?

Group and supergroup chat_ids are typically negative in the Telegram Bot API. This is by design to distinguish them from user IDs (which are positive in private chat). It is normal and expected.

What if the bot doesn’t reply in my group?

Bots in groups often respond only when you reply to them, send /id or /help, or mention them (e.g. @print_id_bot). If it still stays silent, check that the bot has permission to read messages and that privacy mode (if applicable) allows it to see group messages.

Does chat_id change when upgrading to supergroup?

Yes. When a group is upgraded to a supergroup, the chat_id can change. If you stored the old group chat_id, it may no longer work. Add the bot again and get the new chat_id from the welcome message or /id.

Add @print_id_bot to your group and get chat_id in seconds.

Open @print_id_bot