Groups and channels can use theformat #hashtag@username for hashtags to make their content more accessible. These hashtags automatically filter search results when tapped and only show posts and stories from the specified chat.
Edited messages show a timestamp, displaying when the message was last edited. Messages in private chats and small groups also display detailed read receipts.
Messages sent without an attachment can be edited to add media and files – from any of your devices. You can also edit sent media to re-edit photos or replace media in a message.
While watching a video, press and hold to quickly speed up playback – and slide right to gradually increase the speed up to 3x. You can also set videos to always play at any speed from 0.2x to 2.5x by tapping the ⚙️ gear icon in the video player.
In large channels, Telegram optimizes videos when they are posted – offering subscribers multiple quality settings for the video. This allows channel owners to post videos in better quality – without impacting subscribers on weaker connections.
In large channels, the video player automatically selects a quality level based on your connection – saving data and loading videos faster. You can also manually select your preferred quality level – High, Medium or Low. To adjust video quality, tap the ⚙️ gear icon in the video player.
If you come across a message that violates Telegram's Terms of Service, you can quickly report it to our moderators from any Telegram app. To report a message, tap on Android, hold on iOS or right-click on Desktop and Web. The reporting menu has detailed options for every category – improving reports for […]
Any business, app or website can use Telegram to send verification codes to their users – for just $0.01 per message. Users receive verification codes for other apps in a special chat called 'Verification Codes' – where they can copy the code in one tap. Telegram codes are also faster, more secure and more reliable […]
Users can send gifts to each other – celebrating holidays and achievements with animated artwork and custom messages. Gifts are purchased with Telegram Stars – recipients can choose to display gifts on their profile or convert them back to Stars for their own balance. To send a gift, open the user's profile and tap ➕/➕> […]
Premium users can set an emoji status inside mini apps – or give apps permission to automatically change their status. Mini apps can also integrate APIs from other services – updating your status when you're in a game or watching a movie . Similarly, location permissions can be used to instantly change […]
Mini apps can use Telegram Stars on their balance to send gifts to users – for notable achievements and milestones.
You can choose to share your location with mini apps – allowing developers to make location-based games with points of interest or interactive maps for events. Access to location data is disabled by default – you must specifically give permission to each individual mini app in order to share your location.
