> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.maestrobots.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 🪪 Getting Your Telegram API Credentials

> When you install and launch Maestro Scraper, it asks for an API ID and API Hash. Here is how to get them from Telegram.

When you install and launch Maestro Scraper, it asks you for an **API ID** and an **API Hash**. These let the app connect to your Telegram account. Follow the steps below to get them.

<Warning>
  Use only [my.telegram.org](https://my.telegram.org). Do **NOT** follow any other links. Never share your login code, API ID, or API Hash with anyone. Anyone who has your login code can take over your Telegram account.
</Warning>

## Get your API ID and API Hash

1. If you're using Google Chrome, disable any **AdBlocker** and **VPN** extensions first. They can break the page.
2. Go to [my.telegram.org](https://my.telegram.org).
3. Enter your phone number and click **Next**. Use the number of the **Telegram account connected to your Maestro Sniper Bot**. Scraping will not work with any other account. The site will then request an access code.
4. Telegram sends the access code to your Telegram app from the official Telegram account. Enter it to log in. Do **NOT** share this code with anyone.
5. Select **API development tools**.
6. Fill in the form:
   * **App title**: Maestro Scraper
   * **Short name**: Scraper
   * **URL**: [https://my.telegram.org/](https://my.telegram.org/)
   * **Platform**: Desktop
7. Click **Create application**. You'll now see your **API ID** and **API Hash**. Keep them private.
8. Go back to Maestro Scraper and enter your **API ID** and **API Hash**.

<Note>
  Once you've entered your credentials, continue with [Logging In](/scraper/logging-in).
</Note>