How to Retrieve Telegram Bot Identifier from Incoming Update Message?

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I’m working with the Telegram Bot API and trying to find a way to extract the specific bot’s ID from an incoming message update.

Update{
    update_id=515450315, 
    message=Message{
        message_id=117, 
        from=User{id=9876543210, first_name='John', last_name='Doe', username='null'}, 
        date=1470510167, 
        chat=Chat{id=9876543210, type=Private}
    }
}

In the current update object, I notice that the User object contains the sender’s ID, and the chat ID matches the user ID. I’m specifically looking for a method to programmatically obtain the bot’s unique identifier during message processing. Has anyone found a reliable approach to extract this information?

2

hey, u can use getme() method frm python telegram bot library. it returns bot details incldng ur bot id. rly simple way 2 grab wht u need! try it n lmk if works :slight_smile:

3

I've worked with Telegram bots extensively, and extracting the bot identifier can be tricky. In my experience, the most reliable method is to store the bot's ID during initialization. When you create your bot instance with the token, simply save `bot.id` as a class or global variable. This way, you'll always have direct access to the identifier without needing to make additional API calls each time.

Pro tip: I recommend keeping this ID in a configuration file or environment variable for easy management across different parts of your application. This approach saves you from repeatedly querying the Telegram API and provides a clean, efficient solution to your problem.

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btw, if ur using python-telegram-bot u can use bot.get_me().id to grab ur bot’s id. rly simple n works gr8! jst make sure u initialized bot corectly b4 calling it :slight_smile:

5

If you're using python-telegram-bot library, the best way to get your bot's identifier is to store it when initializing the bot. When you create your bot instance with the token, you can directly access its ID using the `id` attribute. Something like `bot_id = bot.id` will give you what you need.

Another reliable method is using the `get_me()` method which returns a User object containing the bot's details. This allows you to programmatically retrieve the bot's unique identifier during runtime. Just call `bot_info = bot.get_me()` and then access `bot_info.id`.