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Title: Telegram UID and Username Explained: A Quick Guide

2025-06-24

Title: Telegram UID and Username Explained: A Quick Guide

Conclusion Understanding Telegram UIDs and usernames is crucial for effective user management and social interaction. A UID is the unique identifier for every user, group, channel, or bot, while a username serves as a user's public identity on Telegram. Grasping this information can significantly enhance your overall user experience.

Telegram Terminology Explained

UID

A UID (User Unique Identifier) is a distinct digital identifier assigned to every user, group, channel, and bot. This UID is immutable; if you delete and then re-register an account, a completely new UID will be generated.

How to Find Your UID?

  1. Official Client: The official Telegram client does not display UIDs.
  2. Using Bots: You can obtain your UID via the following bots:
    • @getidsbot
    • @Sean_Bot
    • @userinfobot
    • @username_to_id_bot
  3. Third-Party Clients: Certain third-party clients may display UIDs.

Purpose of UIDs

  1. Search Functionality: While you can't directly search for users by their UID, some clients enable you to find users using a specific link format, such as: tg://user?id=UID.
  2. Management Functions: Certain bots or userbots can leverage UIDs for actions like muting or banning users.

Username

A username is a unique alphanumeric identifier (typically English characters), ensuring that each username for every user, group, channel, and bot is distinct. For example: @tgcnz, @tgcnx. Usernames can be left unset, or users can opt not to create one. However, having a username makes it significantly easier for others to find you through Telegram's global search functionality.

Account Creation Time

Telegram does not display an account's creation date by default. However, an approximate creation date can be obtained via certain bots or third-party clients, though it's important to note this information might not always be completely accurate. You can check the creation time using the following bots:

  • @creationdatebot
  • @getidsbot

By understanding both Telegram UIDs and usernames, users can more effectively manage their social networks and significantly enhance their overall interaction experience.