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# 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.

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2. &#x20;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.

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**For Groups**

1. Got to the Token Alerts page and find out the bot's Telegram handle in the upper right corner.

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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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