# 1.4 Storeman Group ID (smgID)

**API Endpoint:**

[`https://bridge-api.wanchain.org/api/smgID`](https://bridge-api.wanchain.org/api/smgID)

Return value:

```json
{
  "success": true,
  "data": "0x000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000041726965735f303331"
}
```

The `data` field contains the `smgID` required for contract interactions. This ID applies to all chains and is generally updated every 30 days. It uniquely identifies the active OpenStoreman group.

For verification, visit: [Wanscan OpenStoreman Group Info](https://www.wanscan.org/osmgroupinfo/0x000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000041726965735f303331)

**Recommended Update Frequency**

* `smgID` is updated on the 9th of each month.
* `smgID` remains static for the remaining days of the month and can be retrieved once per day.
* On the 9th, it is recommended to query `smgID` on an hourly basis.


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