# Logging In

> When you first open Maestro Scraper, you'll be taken to the login screen. The login process has up to 4 steps:

When you first open Maestro Scraper, you'll be taken to the login screen. The login process has up to 4 steps:

## Step 1: API Credentials

- Enter your **API ID** (the number from my.telegram.org)
- Enter your **API Hash** (the 32-character string)
- Check **"Remember credentials"** if you want the app to save your API credentials for next time
- Click **Continue**

> **NOTE**
>
> If you uncheck "Remember credentials" later, the app will clear all saved credentials and your Telegram session. You will need to log in again.

## Step 2: Phone Number

- Enter your phone number **with country code** (e.g., `+1 234 567 8900` for US)
- Click **Send Code**
- A verification code will be sent to your Telegram app

## Step 3: Verification Code

- Open your Telegram app on your phone or desktop
- Find the login code message from Telegram
- Enter the **5-6 digit code** in Maestro Scraper
- Click **Verify**
- If you didn't receive the code, click **Resend code**

## Step 4: Two-Factor Authentication (if enabled)

If you have Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) enabled on your Telegram account:

- Enter your **cloud password** (the 2FA password you set up in Telegram)
- Click **Sign In**

After successful login, you'll be redirected to the Channels page.

> **NOTE**
>
> Your session is saved securely. You won't need to log in again unless you explicitly log out or uncheck "Remember credentials."