Where do I get Telegram API ID and API Hash?

Log in to my.telegram.org/apps with your Telegram account, open API development tools, create or open an app, then copy the api_id and api_hash values shown by Telegram.

Is Telegram API Hash private?

Yes. Treat the API Hash as private. Do not share it in screenshots, public issues, chat messages, or support requests.

Why does TeleNav ask for Telegram API credentials?

TeleNav uses TDLib to connect your own Telegram account, and Telegram requires an API ID and API Hash for third-party app authorization.

Telegram API ID and API Hash: How to Get Them for TeleNav

What are Telegram API ID and API Hash?

Telegram API ID and API Hash are app credentials created on Telegram's official developer site. They identify a third-party Telegram client or app when it connects to Telegram services. TeleNav uses these values so its Android app can authorize your own Telegram account and store encrypted cloud drive data through Telegram.

The API ID is a number. The API Hash is a longer private value. You should copy both exactly as Telegram shows them.

Where to find Telegram API ID and API Hash

Go to my.telegram.org/apps. Telegram may first ask you to log in with your phone number. Enter the phone number connected to your Telegram account, receive the confirmation code in Telegram, and continue to the apps page.

After login, open API development tools. If you already created an application, Telegram will show the existing api_id and api_hash. If not, fill the app form to create one.

my.telegram.org page where users enter their Telegram phone number — The official my.telegram.org login page asks for your Telegram phone number before you manage apps.

Step-by-step: create Telegram app credentials

Open my.telegram.org/apps.
Enter your Telegram phone number in international format.
Enter the confirmation code sent by Telegram.
Choose API development tools.
Create an app if Telegram asks for app details.
Copy the api_id and api_hash values.

For TeleNav, a simple app title such as TeleNav is enough. Choose the closest app platform option available for Android or mobile use.

Official Telegram documentation explaining how to obtain api_id and api_hash — Telegram's official API documentation describes the API development tools flow.

How to use API ID and API Hash in TeleNav

Open TeleNav and continue the first-run setup until you reach Set up Telegram API. Paste the numeric API ID into the API ID field, paste the API Hash into the API Hash field, then tap Save API Credentials.

TeleNav stores credentials securely on your device. You still need to protect your phone, your Telegram login code, and your TeleNav vault password.

Common mistakes to avoid

Do not paste the phone number into the API ID field.
Do not add extra spaces before or after the API Hash.
Do not use screenshots that reveal your API Hash.
Do not enter Telegram login codes on random websites.
Do not create multiple Telegram apps unless you really need them.

Is Telegram API Hash safe to share?

No. Keep your API Hash private. It is not the same as your Telegram password, but it is still a sensitive app credential. If you contact support, describe the error without sending API Hash, OTP code, Telegram 2FA password, vault password, or recovery kit.

Why this matters for TeleNav setup

TeleNav is a Telegram-powered cloud drive for Android. The app encrypts file content and metadata locally before upload, then uses Telegram as the storage transport. The API credentials are part of the Telegram login and connection process, not a TeleNav account signup.

If you want the clean step-by-step documentation with screenshots, use the dedicated Telegram API ID and API Hash help page.

Need the short visual setup path? Open the TeleNav API help page, then return to the app and paste your credentials.

Open API Help Page