Tips and Tricks

Unofficial knowledge base about the Telegram messenger

In Settings > Privacy and Security > Gifts, you can: • Add a gift icon to the message bar for you and your chat partners. • Control whose gifts are shown on your profile. • Select which gift types other users can send you – like 'Limited-Edition' or 'Unique'.
Telegram Calls support invite links – which allow you to schedule calls in advance, invite users from several chats and let others join at their own convenience. To create a call link ahead of time, go to the 'Calls' tab or Settings > Recent Calls and tap Start New Call […]
Telegram Calls are protected by end-to-end encryption to ensure your conversations are 100% private. To confirm this, simply compare the emoji on your screens – if they match for all participants, the call is completely secure. The emoji shown in the call will update any time a user joins or leaves.
Telegram's secure calls can be easily expanded to hold up to 200 users – all protected by end-to-end encryption. Telegram calls can be used for anything from spontaneous chats to job interviews: • Add other users to an active call by tapping in the top corner. • Start a call with several users via […]
Users can now forward channel posts to their Saved Messages or recent contacts even faster. Hold down on the share arrow , drag your finger to the chat where you want to forward the message and release.
New settings for gifts allow you to display a gift icon in the message bar, select whose gifts automatically appear on your profile – or choose the types of gifts you can receive from others.
Telegram calls are protected by end-to-end encryption, which can be easily verified by comparing the emoji that appear on screen. If the emoji match for all participants, the call is 100% secure. In group calls, the emoji will update any time someone joins or leaves.
Telegram’s secure 1-on-1 calls can now be easily expanded to hold up to 200 users. You can add users directly to an active call – or have them join with a link or QR code.
Gifts on your profile can now be pinned in any order to highlight your best collectibles at the top of your page – and on your cover photo.
You can now use your Stars to gift Telegram Premium to friends – unlocking exclusive features like faster downloads, custom emoji and more. You can passively earn Stars by • Enabling Star Messages • Joining Affiliate Programs • Converting Telegram Gifts
When someone messages you for the first time, you’ll now see a detailed info page to help you spot scams and avoid impersonators.
Premium subscribers can now set a fee for incoming messages in private chats or groups in order to: • Prevent scams • Monetize your popularity • Reduce unwanted messages