Can you identify the Telegram Bot's ID in incoming messages?

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Hey everyone, I’m working on a Telegram bot and I’m a bit confused about the update object I receive. I thought I’d see the bot’s ID somewhere, but it’s not there. Here’s what I’m getting:

UpdateInfo{
  update_number: 987654321,
  message_data: {
    msg_id: 42,
    sender: {
      user_id: 9876543210,
      name: 'John',
      surname: 'Doe'
    },
    timestamp: 1609459200,
    conversation: {
      chat_id: 9876543210,
      chat_type: 'Individual',
      name: 'John',
      surname: 'Doe'
    }
  }
}

The docs say the ‘sender’ can be a user or bot, but here it’s just the user’s ID. The chat ID is the same as the user ID too. Am I missing something? How can I find out which bot received this message? Any help would be great!

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hey mate, dont sweat it. the bot ID isnt in the update object - thats normal. ur bot knows its own ID already.

for handling messages, the chat_id is key. in 1-on-1 chats, it matches the user ID.

if ur juggling multiple bots, use diff webhooks or tokens for each. thatll tell u which bot got pinged.

focus on that chat_id for replies and youll be golden!

3

As someone who’s developed several Telegram bots, I can confirm that the bot’s ID isn’t included in the update object for incoming messages. This is by design.

The bot’s ID is primarily used when you’re setting up the bot or making API calls. For handling incoming messages, you don’t need it. The chat_id is the crucial piece for responding correctly.

If you’re managing multiple bots and need to differentiate, consider using separate webhooks or API tokens for each bot. This approach allows you to know which bot received a message based on how you receive the update.

In your case, since the chat_id matches the user_id, it’s a direct message to your bot. For group chats, these would differ. Focus on using the chat_id for your responses, and you’ll be on the right track.

4

In my experience working with Telegram bots, the bot’s ID isn’t typically included in the incoming message update object. The structure you’re seeing is normal.

The bot’s ID is usually known to you as the developer since you create and manage the bot. You’d use this ID when setting up your bot initially.

For handling incoming messages, what matters most is the chat_id. This allows your bot to respond to the correct conversation. In one-on-one chats with the bot, the chat_id will indeed match the user’s ID.

If you’re managing multiple bots and need to distinguish which one received a message, I’d suggest setting up separate webhook endpoints or using different API tokens for each bot. This way, you’ll know which bot is being addressed based on where the update is received.

Remember, the bot itself doesn’t need its own ID to function properly in most cases. Focus on the chat_id for message routing and you should be good to go.