How to find your Telegram ID

The quickest way (1 second)

Open the bot and press Start. It will return:

Your Telegram user ID
Your username (if you have one)
(In groups) the chat_id of the group/supergroup

Method 1 — Use a Telegram bot (recommended)

Open the bot: https://t.me/print_id_bot
Tap Start
Copy your Telegram ID from the message

Why this method is best: it’s simple, works on mobile/desktop, and doesn’t require developer tools.

Method 2 — Get a group chat_id (for Bot API)

If you need a group chat_id for integrations:

Add the bot to your group
Send any message in the group (or use the bot’s command like /id)
The bot will reply with the group chat_id

Note: group/supergroup IDs are often negative numbers. That’s normal.

Common issues

The bot doesn’t reply in my group: make sure the bot has permission to read messages, and check privacy mode settings (depending on how the bot is built).
I only see a username, not an ID: usernames are not IDs. IDs are numeric.
I want someone else’s ID: this tool is for getting your own ID or the chat_id of chats where you are present.

FAQ

Is my Telegram ID private?

Your Telegram ID is not publicly shown in the Telegram UI, but bots and apps can read it when you interact with them.

Can I get an ID by phone number or username?

Officially, you generally can’t reliably get someone’s numeric ID just from a phone number/username without interaction. Avoid services that promise “ID lookup by phone” — they’re often scams or privacy-violating.

What is the difference between user ID and chat_id?

User ID identifies a Telegram account.
chat_id identifies a conversation (private chat, group, supergroup, channel).

Fastest way: open the bot and it will show your Telegram ID instantly.

Open the Telegram ID bot