The Ultimate 2025 Guide: How to Create a Telegram Channel
What is a Telegram Channel?
A Channel in Telegram is similar to a public broadcast platform like WeChat Official Accounts. It is a one-way broadcasting tool where only admins can post messages, while subscribers (members) can only read and receive the content. Channels are ideal for announcements, updates, resource sharing, and other informational uses.
How to Create a Telegram Channel?
The steps to create a channel vary slightly depending on the platform you’re using. Follow the instructions based on your device:
- iOS: Go to your chat list → Tap the pencil icon in the top right corner → Select "New Channel"
- Android: Tap the pencil icon in the bottom-right corner → Select "New Channel"
- Desktop (Windows/Linux): Click the three-line menu in the top-left corner → Select "New Channel"
- macOS: Click the icon to the right of the search bar → Choose "New Channel"
iPhone Example: How to Create a Telegram Channel
- Open the Telegram app on your iPhone. Tap the message icon in the top right, then select "New Channel" on the next screen.
Figure 1: Step 1
- On the channel setup page, tap "Create Channel". Enter a name and description for your channel.
Figure 2: Step 2
- Choose between a Private or Public channel. Private channels can only be joined via invite link. Public channels can be searched and joined by anyone. You can also choose to disable content saving for subscribers. Tap "Next" when you're done.
Figure 3: Step 3
- Add people from your contacts if desired, then tap "Next" to finish creating your Telegram channel.
Android Example: How to Create a Telegram Channel
The steps on Android are nearly the same:
- Open Telegram on your Android device. Tap the pencil icon at the bottom, then choose "New Channel".
Figure 1: Step 1
- Enter your channel’s name and description, then tap "Create Channel".
Figure 2: Step 2
- Tap the checkmark in the top-right corner. Choose between a Public or Private channel.
If public, you'll need to set a unique username for the channel’s URL. This link cannot be duplicated. After that, you can optionally add subscribers or just skip it for now. Tap the arrow in the bottom-right to finish.
Figure 3: Step 3
FAQ: Creating Telegram Channels
1. What’s the difference between a Telegram Channel and Group?
Channels and groups both allow you to reach many people at once, but they work differently:
- Groups: Best for chatting with friends, families, or small communities. They are interactive and have member limits.
- Channels: One-way communication tool with no limit on subscribers. Great for updates, news, and content broadcasting.
If you're regularly sharing information or updates, a channel is likely the better choice.
2. What’s the max number of subscribers a channel can have?
Telegram allows up to 200,000 members per channel.
3. How do I create a public channel link?
During channel creation, Telegram lets you set a unique link (if it’s a public channel). You can share this link for others to join. The steps may vary slightly depending on your device.
4. How do I find and join Telegram channels?
Telegram has channels for news, books, movies, sports, and more. You can search within Telegram or use external websites to find channels (e.g., tgstat.com).
- Android: Tap the search icon in the top right, enter a keyword or channel name.
- iPhone: Tap the top search bar and type what you're looking for.
5. Can I convert a group into a channel?
No, Telegram does not allow converting groups into channels. You’ll need to create a new channel and invite members manually. Alternatively, you can restrict group permissions so only you can post — making it behave like a channel.
6. What are the benefits of using Telegram channels?
Channels are ideal for:
- Promoting products or services
- Building brand awareness
- Broadcasting news, updates, or media
- Scheduling and auto-posting content
- Reaching unlimited audiences (compared to WhatsApp’s 2500-member group limit)
You can share text, images, videos, links, and files — all from one place.