Channel messages of any type can be reposted as stories – adding a copy of the message that you can move, resize and decorate. Anyone who views your story can tap to open the message in its channel. To repost a message, tap its share arrow ➡️ and select 'Repost to Story'.
Giveaways can also include custom prizes for their subscribers – like VIP tickets or exclusive merch. For even more transparency, hosts can choose to announce the winners with an automated message in the channel.
Channels can customize their appearance as they gain levels – able to change the look of messages and their profile cover or set an emoji status and unique wallpaper for the channel. To customize your channel, open the Channel Profile > Channel Settings > Appearance. A list of all channel perks is available here.
Messages with text sent as ```code``` automatically identify the coding language used and highlight syntax – and you can click or tap to instantly copy the code. Working with code blocks works best on the Telegram Desktop app, Telegram Web or Telegram for macOS.
⭐️ Wallpapers for Both Sides. You can give any 1-on-1 chat a custom wallpaper to help it stand out. Premium users can set their wallpaper for both sides – applying the same appearance for their chat partner.
⭐️ Profile Colors. In addition to their messages, Premium users can select a unique color combination for their profile page – and add emoji for extra decoration. On Android, these settings are available via Settings > Chat Settings > Change Your Color. On iOS, it's Settings > Appearance > Your Color.
When creating or reposting a story, you can add a video message to give extra commentary or record your reaction. Video messages can be resized, moved around the screen and placed anywhere along the timeline. To record a video message, hold the 📷 camera icon in the story editor. The volume […]
When joining a new channel, a list of similar public channels appears – which you can browse to find more news, content and memes. For channels you've already joined, you can also see the list on the channel's profile.
Channel hosts can choose exactly who is eligible for giveaway prizes – all subscribers or new subscribers, only people from specific countries, or require that participants subscribe to other channels. Prizes must be paid for in advance – this can be done from any Telegram app, but @PremiumBot and Fragment are more affordable […]
Channel owners can promote their community and reward subscribers by hosting a giveaway. Giveaways are a verifiable and transparent way for subscribers to earn prizes – like Telegram Premium and much more. Channels set the giveaway criteria and pay for prizes in advance – then Telegram randomly selects the winners and hands out their […]
When using the front-facing camera for a story, hold the ⚡icon to adjust the warmth and intensity of the front flash.
While browsing stories, hold down to pause and then slide left or right to rewind and fast forward.
