A comprehensive guide on why AI agents like OpenClaw, Hermes, and Claude need your Telegram User ID and how to set it up.
Your numeric User ID never changes — unlike usernames or phone numbers. Bots and AI agents rely on this permanence to identify you reliably.
Agents use your ID for whitelisting (access control), notifications (push alerts to you), permissions (admin vs. read-only), and message routing in groups.
Message @userid_checkbot — tap Start and your numeric ID appears instantly. Forward group/channel messages to get those IDs too.
Always use numeric IDs, never usernames. Store IDs in env vars, not source code. Keep whitelist short and review regularly.
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