# Get Telegram ChatID
There are two ways to enable the Scopescan bot on Telegram and get the required ‘chat\_id’
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**For Individuals**
1. Got to the Token Alerts page and find out the bot's Telegram handle in the upper right corner.
2. Go to Telegram, talk to your bot, and press `/start`
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3\. Users can get their ‘chat\_id’ anytime by typing `/start` (again) or just `/chat_id`
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4\. Copy the chat\_id number and paste it into the Telegram ChatID field.
**For Groups**
1. Got to the Token Alerts page and find out the bot's Telegram handle in the upper right corner.
2. Invite the bot to your Telegram group.
3. Once the bot is inside the group, just follow the steps above to get the ‘chat\_id’
4. Submit the ‘chat\_id’ to our website.
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