Getting API ID and API Hash for Telegram Bot

To use Telegram's API and run your bot, you need to obtain an API ID and API Hash from Telegram. Follow the steps below to get them:

Steps to Get API ID and API Hash

1. Go to Telegram Developer Portal

   • Open https://my.telegram.org in your browser.

2. Log in to Your Telegram Account

   • Enter your phone number and verify it using the code sent via Telegram.

3. Create a New Application

   • Click on "Create New Application".
   • Fill in the required details:
     • App title: Choose any name for your app.
     • Short name: Enter a short identifier for your app.
     • Platform: Select the platform (Android, iOS, Web, etc.).
     • Description: (Optional) Describe your app.

4. Get API Credentials

   • After submitting the form, you will see:
     • API ID (a numeric ID).
     • API Hash (a long alphanumeric string).

5. Use API ID and API Hash

   • Save these credentials securely.
   • Use them in your bot configuration to authenticate with Telegram's API.

Example Configuration

module.exports = {
    apiId: "YOUR_API_ID",
    apiHash: "YOUR_API_HASH"
};