Telegram Setup
Get your Telegram API ID and Hash
TeleX uses TDLib, Telegram's official client library. Some builds may require your own Telegram developer credentials.
Before you start
- You need an active Telegram account.
- You need access to the phone number linked to that Telegram account.
- Use a desktop or mobile browser.
- Do not post your API hash publicly.
Step 1: Open Telegram developer tools
Go to the official Telegram developer page:
Step 2: Log in with your phone number
Enter your Telegram phone number in international format.
Example:
+65xxxxxxxx
Telegram will send a login code to your Telegram app, not necessarily by SMS.
Step 3: Open API Development Tools
After logging in, choose API development tools.
Step 4: Create an application
Fill in the required fields. Suggested values:
- App title: TeleX
- Short name: telex
- Platform: Android
- Description: Personal Telegram media browser
If a short name is already taken, use something unique like
telex_yourname.
Step 5: Copy your credentials
After creating the application, Telegram will show:
- api_id
- api_hash
Keep both values safe. The API hash is sensitive and should not be shared publicly.
Step 6: Use the credentials with TeleX
If your TeleX build supports custom credentials, enter your API ID and API hash inside the app setup screen.
If your TeleX build does not show a setup screen, contact the official support channel.
Security notes
- Never publish your API hash on social media, forums, or screenshots.
- Only create credentials on
my.telegram.org. - TeleX will still require your normal Telegram login before accessing your chats.
- Your API ID/hash is not your Telegram password.