The conformation of the seven-membered ring in the title compound, C18H14N5
+. Cl-, is close to a boat, and this fragment has an approximate mirror pla
ne of symmetry. The protonation takes place at an N atom of the triazole ri
ng. One strong N-H . . . Cl and two weak C-H . . . Cl hydrogen bonds determ
ine the crystal packing.