Telegram Tips

2024-01-01 18:08:49 Share Posts in Stories. 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'. Open / Comment

2023-12-29 17:09:15 Custom Prizes in Giveaways. 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. Open / Comment

2023-12-18 16:36:23 Code Formatting. 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. Open / Comment

2023-12-07 17:15:11 Similar Channels. 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. Open / Comment

2023-11-28 18:04:40 Creating Giveaways. 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 and allow for larger giveaways.

By giving away subscriptions to Telegram Premium, channels can earn more boosts – automatically receiving 4 boosts for each subscription they give away. Open / Comment

2023-11-06 16:31:59 Account Colors. With Telegram Premium, you can choose a specific color or color combination for your account.

This color will be used for your name in all groups, the links you send, and replies to your messages.

You can also choose from hundreds of icons, creating a unique pattern for your messages when quoted or replied to. Open / Comment

2023-11-03 15:31:06 Adjustable Link Previews. When sharing a link, you can customize its preview – change the size of media, place the preview above or below your message and select which link to preview if there are multiple. Open / Comment

2023-10-06 16:59:06 New Login Alerts. Whenever a device logs in to your account, a notification is sent to all your devices, and the new login is added to your Devices page.

Additionally, a login alert will appear at the top of your chat list – if you don't recognize the device, instantly tap to secure your account.

For even more security, consider adding a Two-Step Verification password to your account. Open / Comment

2023-10-03 15:47:58 Reaction Stickers in Stories. Both users and channels can add reaction stickers to their stories – letting viewers respond with more emoji in one tap.

To add one, simply tap the icon in the sticker panel and choose any emoji – Premium subscribers can use their custom emoji as well.

Channel stories display reaction counters, showing how many people chose each emotion. Open / Comment

2022-08-30 15:19:05 Gifting Telegram Premium. Anyone with Premium can send a prepaid subscription for 3, 6 or 12 months to another user – at a discount.

Open a user’s profile, tap or and choose Gift Premium. The subscription will instantly arrive as a special animated message in your chat with that user. Open / Comment