On all Telegram apps, the text you type in the message bar automatically converts to a caption when you attach media. This also works with Cloud Drafts – so you can type out the message on one device, then simply attach your media from another device and send it all together. Tap ⋮ […]
Choose from 9 themes built by Telegram designers for your entire app – each with a Day and Night mode, colorful animated background, and gradient message bubbles. Like all themes, you can personalize these to change colors or pick a different pattern. For more custom settings, tap Chat Themes on iOS or Browse Themes […]
Enable admin approval for additional links to your group or channel so you can preview potential members before they are able to access the chat. With these links you can create and join special closed chats – like a group just for superfans, or a channel with exclusive content. Users opening these links send […]
Tap the header in any chat to open its Shared Media page – containing all the photos, videos, music and more that have been sent there. Drag the date bar to swiftly scroll back years in the past, and tap the bar to open a calendar view with media previews for each day. Tap […]
Use pinned messages in Groups and Channels to highlight important info or create a directory to easily navigate between messages or even multiple chats. All messages in groups and channels have unique links that will instantly direct a user to that specific message. In private groups and channels, these links only work for […]
’s open Bot Platform. Use the Bot Menu or enter text to send your command, and the Bot will instantly process your request. Any developer can build these chat-based applications that run directly inside Telegram for anything from online stores to arcade games. Bots have unique t.me […]
All groups and channels are private by default, but you can make them public and open for any user to join or subscribe. Public groups and channels appear in Global Search results, can reach an unlimited audience and host massive communities for any interest – from cats to cryptocurrency. You must be […]
Admins can record Live Streams and Video Chats to save and share after the broadcast. Video can be recorded in portrait or landscape orientations, and after the recording is stopped or the broadcast ends, the file is instantly uploaded to the admin’s Saved Messages. You can start recording from any device – simply […]
In groups, your message is marked as read as soon as one member opens it. You can then select your message to see which group members have read it. To protect users’ privacy, read receipts in groups are only stored for 7 days after the message was sent.
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In 1-on-1 chats, you can apply a specific theme just for that chat – giving it a distinct look and feel. Every theme has its own day and night version, with gradient message bubbles, animated backgrounds and unique patterns. Chat themes sync across your devices, and also are applied for your chat partner. To […]
Type a single emoji in the message bar to instantly see dozens of relevant stickers for any situation. You can quickly find the emoji you’re looking for with emoji suggestions and shortcuts – no scrolling required.
