---
summary: "CLI reference for `idlehands pairing` (approve/list pairing requests)"
read_when:
  - You’re using pairing-mode DMs and need to approve senders
title: "pairing"
---

# `idlehands pairing`

Approve or inspect DM pairing requests (for channels that support pairing).

Related:

- Pairing flow: [Pairing](/channels/pairing)

## Commands

```bash
idlehands pairing list telegram
idlehands pairing list --channel telegram --account work
idlehands pairing list telegram --json

idlehands pairing approve telegram <code>
idlehands pairing approve --channel telegram --account work <code> --notify
```

## Notes

- Channel input: pass it positionally (`pairing list telegram`) or with `--channel <channel>`.
- `pairing list` supports `--account <accountId>` for multi-account channels.
- `pairing approve` supports `--account <accountId>` and `--notify`.
- If only one pairing-capable channel is configured, `pairing approve <code>` is allowed.