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title: createPrivateChat
description: Returns existing chat corresponding to the given user
image: https://docs.madelineproto.xyz/favicons/android-chrome-256x256.png
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# Method: createPrivateChat  
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YOU CANNOT USE THIS METHOD IN MADELINEPROTO


Returns existing chat corresponding to the given user

### Parameters:

| Name     |    Type       | Description | Required |
|----------|---------------|-------------|----------|
|user\_id|[int](../types/int.md) | User identifier | Yes|


### Return type: [Chat](../types/Chat.md)