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They offer a unique opportunity to reach people <strong>directly</strong>, sending a notification to their phones with each post.</p> <p>Telegram Channels can have an <strong>unlimited amount of subscribers</strong>, and only <strong>admins</strong> have the right to post. Unlike <a href="/tour/groups">Telegram Groups</a>, channels show the name and photo of the <em>channel</em> next to messages – instead of the person who posted them. </p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 400px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay loop controls muted poster="/file/464001838/1/GDPE_UE4KFY.77587/f3ebf15475f5ac1f66" style="max-width: 400px;" title="Come for the articles, stay for the stickers. " alt="A video introduction to Telegram Channels"> <source src="/file/464001910/2/Z9saCmV1FVQ.6481777.mp4/57c3a5d099879b74d6" type="video/mp4"> </video> </div> <p>Media organizations and public figures use channels to stay in touch with their readers, voters and fans. For some real-life examples, check out <a href="https://t.me/s/bloomberg">@Bloomberg</a>, the <a href="https://t.me/s/corona">Coronavirus Info</a> channel, or join the official <a href="https://t.me/s/telegram">@Telegram</a> channel covering our updates.</p> <p>To <strong>create your own channel</strong>, open the “New Message” menu on Telegram and choose “New Channel”. Newly created channels start as <strong>private</strong> – but you can edit their profile to make them <strong>public</strong>.</p> <p>The contents of public channels can be seen on the Web without a Telegram account and are <strong>indexed</strong> by search engines. For example, try <a href="https://t.me/s/FinancialTimes">t.me/s/FinancialTimes</a>.</p> <h3><a class="anchor" name="autoplaying-videos-and-rich-media" href="#autoplaying-videos-and-rich-media"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Autoplaying Videos and Rich Media</h3> <p>Channels aren't just for text messages and links – Telegram supports a wide range of content types, from autoplaying videos to animated stickers, polls and beyond.</p> <p><strong>Videos</strong> will start <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/autoplay">playing automatically</a> with no sound. Pressing the volume buttons on the device unmutes the video, tapping on it launches the video from the beginning in full screen mode.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_medium_image_wrap"> <a href="/file/464001637/3/dUzt45R1kiM.106779/97224e208d0e394b5a" target="_blank"><img src="/file/464001342/1/uDEQ5Uw3qSY.25852/1801697b391a290f63" title="TITLE" alt="TITLE" srcset="/file/464001637/3/dUzt45R1kiM.106779/97224e208d0e394b5a , 2x" /></a> </div> <p>Several <strong>photos</strong> sent together will form an <strong>album</strong> with a beautiful layout – and only result in one notification to your subscribers for the whole batch.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_medium_image_wrap"> <a href="/file/464001395/2/JQOg1oNzX_E.217165/a63c6ad7121338cf6d" target="_blank"><img src="/file/464001791/1/K91NYKJDkxI.38484/664c8b21bfea9d12e0" title="TITLE" alt="TITLE" srcset="/file/464001395/2/JQOg1oNzX_E.217165/a63c6ad7121338cf6d , 2x" /></a> </div> <p>You can send large <strong>files</strong> of <strong>any type</strong> and <strong>uncompressed images</strong> in full resolution – useful for content like <strong>infographics</strong>.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_medium_image_wrap"> <a href="/file/464001170/2/KbZieUbKuEQ.75130/72b6ace086a5416ea0" target="_blank"><img src="/file/464001965/2/hREV8hbj-48.19133/6cfedbc16e4924f75b" title="TITLE" alt="TITLE" srcset="/file/464001170/2/KbZieUbKuEQ.75130/72b6ace086a5416ea0 , 2x" /></a> </div> <p><a href="https://telegram.org/blog/verifiable-apps-and-more#podcast-and-audiobook-support">Podcasts</a> also get special treatment. Telegram apps <strong>remember</strong> your last position when resuming playback of long audio files. Users who are in a hurry can listen to them at <strong>2x speed</strong>:</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_medium_image_wrap"> <a href="/file/464001799/1/H0-d1_YTmjM.38870/4e71d3de0a3d815312" target="_blank"><img src="/file/464001102/3/iTTm_lt_S74.10358/919a285f00c125fb26" title="ALT" alt="Screenshot showing the location of the 2x playback button for long audio files." srcset="/file/464001799/1/H0-d1_YTmjM.38870/4e71d3de0a3d815312 , 2x" /></a> </div> <h3><a class="anchor" name="text-formatting" href="#text-formatting"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Text Formatting</h3> <div> Add extra emphasis and information to messages with <b>bold</b>, <i>italic</i> or <u>underlined</u> text, <a href="https://t.me/TelegramTips/86">hyperlinks</a> and advanced options <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/reactions-spoilers-translations#spoilers">like spoilers</a>. </div> <h3><a class="anchor" name="quick-sharing" href="#quick-sharing"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Quick Sharing</h3> <p>Each post in a channel has a handy <strong>Share Button</strong> next to it, making it easy for your subscribers to forward things to others – or save them in their <a href="https://t.me/TelegramTips/242">Saved Messages</a>.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_medium_image_wrap"> <a href="/file/464001591/1/m3f_mV4G3Ws.97807/cd1841d2a8ae556561" target="_blank"><img src="/file/464001389/3/4MfJWAWmkN8.19599/c53a0682aa1c059c21" title="TITLE" alt="TITLE" srcset="/file/464001591/1/m3f_mV4G3Ws.97807/cd1841d2a8ae556561 , 2x" /></a> </div> <p>The Quick Share menu also shows a <strong>direct link</strong> to your post. Following such links inside Telegram opens the channel and highlights the message.</p> <h3><a class="anchor" name="links-to-posts" href="#links-to-posts"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Links to Posts</h3> <p>All posts in public channels have a unique t.me link that can be <strong>shared with anyone</strong> – even if they don’t have the Telegram app installed.</p> <p>Outside of Telegram, these links open the post in a user’s browser, with the ability to <strong>preview the channel</strong> or quickly install the app for their device.</p> <h3><a class="anchor" name="powerful-polls" href="#powerful-polls"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Powerful Polls</h3> <p>You can use <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/polls-2-0-vmq">polls</a> to judge public opinion, make decisions and help your audience connect with you.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_medium_image_wrap"> <a href="/file/464001719/1/Iz2e1dzZz3U.82243/964fecc478216900d6" target="_blank"><img src="/file/464001233/2/nLkZM5oG6dg.18875/96ab44ab310ef583cf" title="Honesty not included." alt="A poll that shows who voted for which option" srcset="/file/464001719/1/Iz2e1dzZz3U.82243/964fecc478216900d6 , 2x" /></a> </div> <h3><a class="anchor" name="quiz-style-polls" href="#quiz-style-polls"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Quiz-Style Polls</h3> <p>To make things more fun – or add extra educational value to your posts <img class="emoji" src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09FA790.png" width="20" height="20" alt="🧐" /> – use <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/polls-2-0-vmq#quiz-mode">quiz-style polls</a> that have one <strong>correct answer</strong>.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_medium_image_wrap"> <a href="/file/464001802/1/fwR7FzJKx2g.142023/3262deaf7701aed468" target="_blank"><img src="/file/464001158/1/Uq3TNw-C7mE.34520/4b237840354637235c" title="We're sorry, America – but you should probably stop acting like you're the only country in the world." alt="TITLE" srcset="/file/464001802/1/fwR7FzJKx2g.142023/3262deaf7701aed468 , 2x" /></a> </div> <h3><a class="anchor" name="live-streams" href="#live-streams"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Live Streams</h3> <p>Any channel can be turned into a professional TV station, hosting <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/downloads-attachments-streaming#live-streaming-with-other-apps">live broadcasts</a> for an <strong>unlimited number</strong> of viewers. Easily control multiple inputs, graphics and more with streaming programs like OBS and XSplit.</p> <p>Subscribers will be notified when you go live and can join from Telegram apps on <strong>any device</strong>.</p> <h3><a class="anchor" name="comments" href="#comments"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Comments</h3> <p>You can add a <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/filters-anonymous-admins-comments#channel-comments">comment button</a> to posts in your channel.</p> <p>To do this, add a <strong>discussion group</strong> from the chat info page. All comments will show up in separate threads under your posts – but also in the discussion group, making it easier for admins keep the conversation civil.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 400px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay loop controls muted poster="/file/464001724/1/Z0DVgBP2R1o.77883/c12a015393d6f7c25a" style="max-width: 400px;" title="Leaving a comment to a channel post." alt="Leaving a comment to a channel post"> <source src="/file/464001202/3/kwfo_6Uhx1Q.2894046.mp4/cec85750c3c9253f99" type="video/mp4"> </video> </div> <h3><a class="anchor" name="reactions" href="#reactions"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Reactions</h3> <p>Get instant feedback from subscribers by <strong>enabling reactions</strong> in your channel settings. Users can voice their praise and opinions right on the post with over a dozen themed emoji.</p> <p>You can choose <strong>which reaction emoji</strong> are available in your channel – allowing for an entire spectrum of responses or something simple like <img class="emoji" src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09F918D.png" width="20" height="20" alt="👍" /> and <img class="emoji" src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09F918E.png" width="20" height="20" alt="👎" />.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 400px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay loop controls muted poster="/file/464001407/dbda/RmqlLDIAXj0.254306/91a6046617d9a0ae4e" style="max-width: 400px;" title="The thumbs up gesture has been saving words (and lives) since the days of the Roman Empire. Now it's just a double tap away." alt="Emoji reactions"> <source src="/file/464001961/db1d/qKAGYZMhnuQ.4843053.mp4/fd767fbd834d2c311a" type="video/mp4"> </video> </div> <h3><a class="anchor" name="view-counters" href="#view-counters"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>View Counters</h3> <p>Each post in a channel has a <strong>view counter</strong>. Views from forwarded copies of the messages are included in the total count.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_medium_image_wrap"> <a href="/file/464001069/1/Qnxa9EbTT0A.40152/64898138caf56a5f30" target="_blank"><img src="/file/464001464/4/tPafsrYqXog.11263/db1c1865cbeb7d2e12" title="TITLE" alt="TITLE" srcset="/file/464001069/1/Qnxa9EbTT0A.40152/64898138caf56a5f30 , 2x" /></a> </div> <h3><a class="anchor" name="detailed-statistics" href="#detailed-statistics"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Detailed Statistics</h3> <p><strong>Advanced statistics</strong> are available for channels with more than <strong>500</strong> subscribers. You can view beautifully-detailed graphs about its <strong>growth</strong> and the <strong>performance</strong> of its posts.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 400px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay loop controls muted poster="/file/464001702/3/uv3ANJTThlk.65177/9d8f2ed8fae740350a" style="max-width: 400px;" title="Warning: this video contains GRAPH-ic content" alt="Channel stats screens"> <source src="/file/464001940/4/YMojV6mIcyw.3310232.mp4/3b62a4ef0d026dd9c8" type="video/mp4"> </video> </div> <p>You can track how many users <strong>join</strong>, <strong>leave</strong> and <strong>mute</strong> your channel, what <strong>languages</strong> they speak, how they interact with your posts, and how they found your channel – from Telegram search, by following a link, etc.</p> <h3><a class="anchor" name="scheduled-and-silent-messages" href="#scheduled-and-silent-messages"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Scheduled and Silent Messages</h3> <p>You can plan your posts ahead and let them go live automatically at a <strong>specified time</strong>. For late night or non-urgent updates, you can send <strong>silent messages</strong> that will result in a notification with no sound for your subscribers.</p> <p>Hold the “Send” button for extra sending options:</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_medium_image_wrap"> <a href="/file/464001897/1/2LhR_0g5KAk.45276/86faa1f18368645cbd" target="_blank"><img src="/file/464001228/3/DIfr0SLarjI.12471/1aa8567d10d6fd5bff" title="TITLE" alt="TITLE" srcset="/file/464001897/1/2LhR_0g5KAk.45276/86faa1f18368645cbd , 2x" /></a> </div> <h3><a class="anchor" name="pinned-messages" href="#pinned-messages"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Pinned Messages</h3> <p>You can pin a message for extra visibility. A preview of pinned messages appears in a banner at the top of the chat, and users can tap the banner to <strong>instantly jump</strong> to each pinned message.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_medium_image_wrap"> <a href="/file/464001573/1/LZHw0tdJoLo.90887/d350f12f56d3a9bc8c" target="_blank"><img src="/file/464001514/1/nCJR8jIocmo.22920/559be6e5a41c2a1ff7" title="TITLE" alt="TITLE" srcset="/file/464001573/1/LZHw0tdJoLo.90887/d350f12f56d3a9bc8c , 2x" /></a> </div> <h3><a class="anchor" name="hashtags" href="#hashtags"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Hashtags</h3> <p>Telegram supports <strong>hashtags</strong> – tapping on a hashtag in a message will show a search interface with all other tagged posts in the channel. This is useful for adding a layer of navigation for your channel and improving visibility of your older posts.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_medium_image_wrap"> <a href="/file/464001119/2/qip3MUGNvxg.73663/b74abe8b1c1f77ca04" target="_blank"><img src="/file/464001041/3/SU2w6fpEvmE.17702/28eb2ba5a436344218" title="TITLE" alt="TITLE" srcset="/file/464001119/2/qip3MUGNvxg.73663/b74abe8b1c1f77ca04 , 2x" /></a> </div> <h3><a class="anchor" name="subscriber-privacy" href="#subscriber-privacy"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Subscriber Privacy</h3> <p>The <strong>subscriber list</strong> is only visible to the channel owner and admins. Subscribers cannot see who else has signed up – nor can they see which accounts are managing the channel.</p> <h3><a class="anchor" name="channel-verification" href="#channel-verification"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Channel Verification</h3> <p>Public figures and organizations can <a href="https://telegram.org/verify">verify</a> their <strong>public channel</strong> so that users know it is official.</p> <p>Verified chats appear with a <strong>blue badge</strong> both in the chat list and on their profiles. To verify a channel, group or bot on behalf of your organization, send a message to <a href="t.me/verifybot">@VerifyBot</a>.</p> <h3><a class="anchor" name="extra-admins" href="#extra-admins"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Extra Admins</h3> <p>You can appoint additional <strong>admins</strong> to help you manage the channel and define their <strong>role</strong> with <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/admin-revolution#admin-rights">granular precision</a>. Choose who will be able to add new subscribers, manage messages, edit channel info, or even add new admins.</p> <h3><a class="anchor" name="admin-signatures" href="#admin-signatures"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Admin Signatures</h3> <p>There are times when it's important to know who posted a certain message. For that, you can enable signatures in Channel Info. New messages will be signed with the posting admin's chosen screen name but will not link to their profile.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_medium_image_wrap"> <a href="/file/464001240/2/z2gbuaNr9-U.27851/e25de2ff4f64ced987" target="_blank"><img src="/file/464001866/1/J5Ke-FuHOho.7984/359cd0bd3c60d439b9" title="TITLE" alt="TITLE" srcset="/file/464001240/2/z2gbuaNr9-U.27851/e25de2ff4f64ced987 , 2x" /></a> </div> <h3><a class="anchor" name="post-as-your-channel" href="#post-as-your-channel"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Post as Your Channel</h3> <p>When chatting in <a href="#comments">Channels Comments</a> (including in other channels) or <a href="https://telegram.org/tour/groups#public-groups">Public Groups</a>, you can anonymously appear as one of your <strong>public channels</strong> instead of your personal account. With this, you can send your messages on behalf of the channel, in case you want to make an <strong>official statement</strong>.</p> <h3><a class="anchor" name="embedded-messages" href="#embedded-messages"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Embedded Messages</h3> <p>Messages from public channels can be easily <strong>embedded</strong> in any web page using <a href="https://core.telegram.org/widgets">Telegram Widgets</a>.</p> <div><br> <script async src="https://telegram.org/js/telegram-widget.js?1" data-telegram-post="durov/68" data-width="100%"></script> <br><br> </div> <h3><a class="anchor" name="editing-messages" href="#editing-messages"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Editing Messages</h3> <p>Made a typo? Missed a word? Itching to add something? You can easily <strong>edit</strong> your messages in channels, regardless of how long ago they were posted. Tap the message (double tap or long tap on iOS), then press 'Edit'.</p> <h3><a class="anchor" name="deleting-messages" href="#deleting-messages"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Deleting Messages</h3> <p>If you'd like to do a bit of timeline maintenance, you can <strong>delete</strong> any message at <strong>any time</strong>, for <strong>everyone</strong>. Deleted messages will vanish from the feed, for both new and old subscribers.</p> </div> </div> <div class="tl_main_share clearfix"> <a href="https://t.me/share/url?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftelegram.org%2Ftour%2Fchannels&text=Channels%20are%20a%20tool%20for%20broadcasting%20your%20public%20messages%20to%20large%20audiences.%20They%20offer%20a%20unique%20opportunity%20to%20reach%20people%20directly%2C%20sending%20a%20notification%20to%20their%20phones%20with%20each%20post." class="tl_telegram_share_btn" id="tl_telegram_share_btn" data-text="Channels are a tool for broadcasting your public messages to large audiences. 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