TGID vs WSID: Export Field Comparison and Key Points for Marketing System Integration

In overseas customer acquisition and digital marketing, Telegram and WhatsApp are the two most popular high-activity social platforms. After batch filtering user numbers, exporting TGID (Telegram internal ID) or WSID (WhatsApp business/session ID) has become the core data asset for precise push notifications, user profiling, and automated marketing. However, many teams still have blind spots regarding the understanding of these two IDs, field usage, and how to integrate them with existing CRM systems.

This article will systematically compare TGID vs WSID from the perspectives of definition, export fields, applicable scenarios, marketing integration strategies, and cost control. It will help you efficiently use KK-DATA to complete data screening and export, while avoiding common pitfalls.

What Are TGID and WSID? Understanding Their Core Differences and Uses

TGID: The User’s “ID Card” in the Telegram Ecosystem

TGID is a unique numeric identifier assigned by Telegram to each registered user, similar to a UID in WeChat. It does not change when the user changes their phone number, and it can be used to identify whether a user is a group member, their active time period, and even estimate gender through avatar recognition. In marketing scenarios, TGID is commonly used for:

• Community matching: Correlating imported numbers with existing group members to filter target users who have not joined the group.
• Activity analysis: Detecting high-frequency users via Telegram activity detection (7/15/30 days) to target push notifications for events.
• Gender recognition: AI-based avatar recognition helps segment user profiles for differentiated marketing.

TGID is irreversible (cannot derive the phone number from TGID), which is both a privacy advantage and a challenge for cross-platform data correlation.

WSID: The “Session Credential” in WhatsApp Marketing

WSID (WhatsApp Session ID / related to WABA ID in WhatsApp Business API) in the KK-DATA context typically refers to the WhatsApp identifier corresponding to a valid number, used to initiate conversations in the WhatsApp Business API. Unlike TGID, WSID leans more toward “session availability verification” rather than a fixed user profile. Main uses include:

• Validity check: Verifying whether a number has indeed registered for WhatsApp.
• Session initiation: Used with WhatsApp Business API’s template messages to ensure messages are deliverable.
• Number deduplication: Avoiding sending the same content to the same WhatsApp user multiple times.

WSID is usually tied to the phone number; when a user changes numbers or deletes WhatsApp, the WSID becomes invalid. Therefore, WSID is more time-sensitive than TGID.

Common Fields Exported for TGID and Their Marketing Value

After submitting a Telegram number screening task on the KK-DATA Console, the following typical fields can be exported (based on actual support):

Field Example	Description	Marketing Value
phone	Original phone number	Basis for cross-platform matching
tgid	Telegram unique ID	Accurately identify users for group invitations, private messages
tg_open	Whether registered on Telegram	Filter invalid numbers, save subsequent detection costs
tg_active	Latest active time (e.g., 7d/15d/30d)	Distinguish active vs. silent users, optimize push timing
gender	Gender based on avatar (male/female/unknown)	User profile classification for differentiated copy
tg_group	Group ID (if group detection selected)	Community analysis, lock in high-value group members

Example scenario: A cross-border e-commerce team wants to push beauty discounts to female users active on Telegram within the last 7 days. They can set a screening task: tg_active_window=7 days + gender=female, export data containing TGID and phone numbers, then use TG Bot or other tools to send targeted messages.

Common Fields Exported for WSID and Their Marketing Value

WhatsApp number screening task exports typically include:

Field Example	Description	Marketing Value
phone	Original phone number	Basic data
wsid	WhatsApp business ID (or session ID)	Used for initiating template messages via WhatsApp Business API
wa_valid	Whether it is a valid WhatsApp user	Eliminate empty/unregistered numbers to avoid send failures
wa_country	Country/region of the number	Regional marketing strategy formulation
wa_operator	Operator name (supported by some checks)	Analyze number quality, assist billing decisions

Note: After exporting WSID, it usually needs to be used with the WhatsApp Business API’s sendMessage endpoint. If used only for manual export lists, the practical value of WSID is limited—the more practical field is wa_valid. Therefore, many teams keep the phone number alongside the WSID when exporting so they can send messages via personal WhatsApp when API access is not available.

TGID vs WSID: Key Fields and Applicable Scenarios Comparison

Comparison Dimension	TGID	WSID
Platform	Telegram	WhatsApp
Uniqueness	Long-term valid (unless user deletes account)	Varies with number status, time-sensitive
Can derive phone number	No	Yes (since export usually includes phone number)
Export format	CSV/TXT, includes tgid field	CSV/TXT, includes wsid or wa_valid field
Privacy level	High (TGID cannot directly link to real identity)	Medium (tied to phone number, must be used compliantly)
Difficulty integrating with marketing system	Low: TGID can be used directly with TG Bot or group management scripts	High: Requires WhatsApp Business API access with quota limits
Common uses	Group invitations, private messages, activity analysis, gender profiling	Valid number confirmation, template message sending, customer service conversations

Core judgment: If you focus on Telegram community operations and precise user targeting, TGID is a must-have field; if you need to use WhatsApp Business API for automated message push, WSID is a necessary condition. They are not interchangeable, but complementary in a multi-platform marketing system.

How to Efficiently Integrate TGID/WSID with Your Marketing System?

Data Preprocessing: Deduplication and Format Unification

After exporting data from KK-DATA, the first step is dedup. Multiple screening tasks may produce duplicate records; importing them directly into CRM wastes resources. KK-DATA’s built-in dedup warehouse can automatically compare phone numbers across tasks to avoid spending balance on duplicate checks. After downloading, it’s recommended to check the tgid or wsid columns for empty values using Excel or scripts, and unify file encoding (recommend UTF-8 with BOM) for compatibility in Chinese environments.

Strategies for Integrating with CRM and Automation Tools

For TGID:

1. Map customer profiles: Add a tgid field to users in CRM, linked with phone number or email. When a user interacts via Telegram, you can query TGID to get historical records.
2. Trigger personalized messages: Use TG Bot with the sendMessage method, passing TGID as the chat_id parameter, to send customized messages. Pay attention to frequency to avoid official bans.

For WSID:

1. Integrate WhatsApp Business API: Upload the exported wsid along with phone numbers to the WABA template message recipient list. Note: each number can only receive a limited number of template messages per day, so plan in advance.
2. Automated customer service routing: When a user contacts via WhatsApp, use WSID to identify the user and route them to the appropriate agent or auto-reply flow.

Data Governance and Cost Control That Businesses Need to Consider When Exporting TGID and WSID

Data quality first: The accuracy of TGID and WSID depends on the detection method. KK-DATA uses multi-dimensional verification (e.g., registration check + activity check), but note:

• Deleted Telegram accounts may still leave a residual TGID, but they cannot be hit by activity checks.
• WhatsApp numbers may have been inactive for a long time, causing them to be detected as “invalid” even though they exist. It’s recommended to combine “valid + active” checks.

Cost control tips: KK-DATA uses a pay-per-check, no subscription model. Before submitting a task, the console shows an estimated cost. Suggestions:

1. First test a small sample (e.g., 100 numbers) to check the unit price and effect of different detection types, then submit in bulk.
2. Enable task completion notifications (via Telegram) to avoid forgetting to check results and resubmitting.
3. When recharging via USDT (TRC20), note the minimum is about 50 USDT, and the balance updates automatically upon arrival. If the balance runs out mid-task, the task will pause until replenished.

Practical Guide: How to Set Up an Efficient TGID/WSID Export Task on KK-DATA?

Below is a brief overview of the full process from login to export (detailed steps in the documentation):

1. Access Console: Open https://app.kkdata.cc/, log in via Telegram authorization.
2. Recharge Balance: Click “Recharge”, copy the USDT (TRC20) address, complete the transfer, wait for the deposit.
3. Create Task:
   • Click “New Screening Task”.
   • Select platform: Telegram (export TGID) or WhatsApp (export WSID).
   • Upload number file (CSV/TXT supported, one international format number per line).
   • Configure detection types: e.g., check “tg_valid”, “tg_active(7 days)”, “gender”, etc.; for WhatsApp, check “valid detection”.
   • Click “Calculate Estimated Fee”, confirm and submit the task.
4. Wait for Processing: When the task is complete, the system will send a notification via Telegram (must be enabled in advance).
5. Download Results: Go to task details, click “Export”, choose CSV or TXT format, and get a file containing TGID or WSID fields.

Best Practice: If the task contains a large number of numbers (e.g., 100,000), it’s recommended to enable the “dedup warehouse” feature, which automatically filters out numbers that have already been detected, saving balance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can TGID and WSID be converted or mapped to each other?

A: No. TGID is a user ID on the Telegram platform, and WSID is a user ID on the WhatsApp platform. They are two independent, non-interoperable identifiers. In cross-platform marketing, you need to obtain and manage them separately.

Q: In marketing scenarios, which is more commonly used, TGID or WSID?

A: That depends on your marketing channels and strategy. If your target users are in Telegram groups or channels, TGID is indispensable. If you focus on WhatsApp message push (e.g., customer service, order notifications), WSID is more critical. Typically, using both comprehensively enables broader user reach.

Q: What format are the TGID and WSID data exported from KK-DATA?

A: KK-DATA supports exporting the filtered TGID and WSID results in common formats like CSV or TXT, making it easy to import directly into CRM, data analysis tools, or other marketing systems.

Q: How can I ensure the TGID/WSID I export is valid?

A: KK-DATA’s screening tasks inherently include validity checks. For example, when checking Telegram, the “tg_valid” option checks whether the number is registered on Telegram. When checking WhatsApp, the “valid number detection” verifies whether the number can receive WhatsApp messages. Therefore, the IDs in the export results are verified to be valid.

Q: If I export only TGID/WSID without phone numbers, is that compliant?

A: Even if you export only TGID/WSID, these data are still user identification information and must comply with data privacy regulations. It is recommended that you clearly inform users and obtain their consent before using the data, especially for automated or large-scale marketing activities.

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Summary: TGID and WSID are indispensable identity identifiers in the Telegram and WhatsApp ecosystems, respectively. Understanding their differences and applicable scenarios will help you avoid detours in overseas marketing. KK-DATA’s number screening platform allows you to quickly obtain high-quality TGID and WSID data with valid detection results. Log in to the KK-DATA Application Console now and create your first TGID or WSID export task. For more detailed instructions, please refer to the documentation. If you have any questions, feel free to contact customer service via Telegram.