Telegram Tips

⭐️ Checklists. Premium users can create checklists to coordinate teams and track tasks. Checklists have granular permissions to control whether other users can mark tasks as done or add more items. You can create checklists from the 📎 attachment menu in groups, 1-on-1 chats and your Saved Messages.

Send Photos in Higher Quality. Important images can be sent in higher resolution – with 4 times the pixels of standard photos. To send photos in HD, tap the 🎥 button in the photo editor or select 'Send in High Quality' from the 📎 attachment menu. Photos can also be sent as a file – at their original resolution and file size.

Trim Voice Messages. After recording a voice message, you can move the start and end points to cut out a specific section. This option appears after swiping up to lock recording – which also allows you to preview the message or add more audio.

Topic Tabs. Groups with topics support a streamlined tab layout that lets users jump between conversations in one tap. Tapping the tab bar changes its layout – from a larger bar on the side to a minimalist bar on the top. To enable topics in a group or turn on the tab layout, go to Group Settings > Topics.

Send Direct Messages to Channels. You can send direct messages to channels to chat privately with owners and admins. Channel owners receive messages in a streamlined interface that is separate from their personal chats – and can set a fee per message. To message to a channel, tap the 💬 message bubble in the bottom bar of the channel. To turn on direct messages for your channel, go to Channel Settings > Direct Messages.

Split Videos into Several Stories. When posting a long video to your story, the story editor automatically splits the video into a series of stories.

Post Several Stories at Once. The story editor lets you select, edit and post multiple photos or videos at the same time. On Android, simply tap to choose multiple items from your gallery – and on iOS, tap ‘Select’.

Sell Your Gifts for Stars. Your collectible gifts can be resold to other users for Telegram Stars. To add your gift to the marketplace, open it on your profile, tap the 'Sell' button and set your price in Stars. Gifts you list in the marketplace are also marked as 'On Sale' on your profile – in case friends or followers are interested.

Gift Marketplace. You can use Telegram Stars to buy thousands of rare gifts from other users in a safe and simple interface. The marketplace has advanced search filters to quickly find a specific model, backdrop or symbol. Search results can also be sorted by price, date or number. To browse the marketplace, go to Settings > Send a Gift and open the 'Resale' tab.

Quick Forward Gesture in Channels. Channel posts can be instantly forwarded to your Saved Messages or recent contacts. Hold down on the share arrow ➡️, drag your finger to the chat where you want to forward the message and release.

Granular Gift Settings. 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'.

Group Calls: Invite via Link. 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 > Create Call Link. To share a link to an active call, tap 'Invite Via Link' at the bottom of the list of participants. Call links can also be converted to a scannable QR code.

Group Calls: Encryption Emoji. 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.

Secure Group Calls. 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 the 'Calls' tab or Settings > Recent Calls – tap 'New Call' and select multiple people. • Send a link to the call to create scheduled meetings or invite multiple groups.

Pinned Gifts. Up to 6 gifts on your profile can be pinned in any order to highlight your best collectibles at the top of your page – and on your profile cover.

Gift Premium With Stars. You can use your Stars to gift Telegram Premium to friends – unlocking exclusive features like faster downloads, millions of custom emoji and more. To gift someone Telegram Premium, go to Settings > Send a Gift and select them from the list, or open their Profile and tap ➕/➕> Send a Gift.

Contact Confirmation. When someone messages you for the first time, you'll see a detailed info page to help you spot scams and verify who they are. The info page shows the country of their phone number, any shared groups you have, the date they joined Telegram and whether the account is verified or not.

⭐️ Star Messages. Premium subscribers can set a fee for incoming messages from users outside their contacts – to reduce spam or monetize their inbox. By default, your contacts and people you've contacted first can message you freely. Star messages support granular exceptions for other users or entire groups. Star messages can also be enabled in group chats and channel discussions. To enable Star messages for your private chats, go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Messages. For groups, enable 'Charge Stars for Messages' in the Permissions section.

Similar Bots. Like with channels, bot profiles display a list of similar bots – where you can find popular services, utilities and games.

React with Stars as a Channel. Users can react with Stars to help support their favorite channels and content creators. Star reactions can also be sent on behalf of your channel – giving you the ability to promote your channel in the leaderboard. To react as one of your channels, tap your profile picture in the panel and choose a channel from the list.