Overview

This node operation allows searching for a public chat on Telegram by its username. It is useful for scenarios where you want to find and interact with a specific public chat using its username, such as retrieving chat details or joining the chat programmatically.

Use Case Examples

1. Searching for a public chat by username to get its information.
2. Using the username to join a public chat automatically.

Properties

Output

JSON

• id - Unique identifier of the found public chat.
• title - Title or name of the public chat.
• username - Username of the public chat.
• type - Type of the chat (e.g., channel, group).
• members_count - Number of members in the public chat.
• description - Description of the public chat.

Dependencies

• Requires Telegram API credentials including apiId, apiHash, and phoneNumber for authentication.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure the Telegram API credentials are correctly set and the client is logged in before performing the search.
• If the client session is closed or unauthorized, re-login using the loginWithPhoneNumber operation as per the guide at https://telepilot.co/login-howto.
• Common errors include 'Chat not found' if the username does not exist or is misspelled.

Links

• TelePilot Login Guide - Instructions on how to login and authenticate the Telegram client for this node.