Over the last few years, the popularity of Telegram has increased exponentially among social media messaging apps. This unique cloud-based messaging service not only allows its users to send messages, share files and make voice or video calls, but also offers features like access to bots, third-party clients, drop-in audio chats, and more. One such pivotal feature of Telegram is its broadcasting channels. Though they seem similar to groups, Telegram channels are not meant for conversations. They are a tool to broadcast messages to a large audience, with only the channel owner/admin allowed to post on them. Be it public or private, channels can have an unlimited number of subscribers.
If you are willing to be a part of a Telegram channel that matches your interest but are not sure how to find or join one, we’re here for you! Read on to know all about Telegram channels.
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How to find a Telegram channel
Here’s how you can find a Telegram channel on anything and everything under the sun from entertainment and music to books to news and sports updates and more.
Via direct keyword search
- Open the Telegram app
- Tap on the magnifying glass icon on the top right corner of the screen
- Type a keyword (like a subject that interests you or a word or phrase associated with it) in the Search box. You’ll get a list of channels along with a number of subscribers
Via online repositories
A better way than direct keyword search on the app is to use online repositories where the Telegram channels are organised on the basis of topics and varied interests.
- Go to Google search engine and look for Telegram channels online repositories (For instance, https://tlgrm.eu/channels)
- Open the website and you’ll find a list of broader categories of channels
- Browse through the categories and explore multiple channels, view their number of subscribers, and even see their latest posts
How to join free Telegram channel
Now that you’ve found a Telegram channel that piques your interest, here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can join the same depending on the device you’re using.
On Android
- Open the Telegram app on your Android phone
- Click on the search icon on the top right corner of the screen
- In the Search bar, type the name of the Telegram channel that you wish to join
- Select it from the search results that appear under the Search bar
- On the page that opens, tap the Join button
On iPhone
- On your iPhone, open the Telegram app
- Select the Chats tab from the menu at the bottom of the screen
- Pull the screen down to view the Search bar on the top of the screen
- Type in the name of the Telegram channel that you wish to join
- Select it from the search results and tap Join
On PC/ laptop
- Go to your web browser, open Telegram Web and follow the on-screen instructions to login. Another option is to download Telegram Desktop app and install it on your Windows or MacOS computer
- Once you’ve set up Telegram on your PC, search for the channel you want to join. It is recommended to put an @ sign before the channel’s name for accurate results
- From the search results, click on the channel you wish to join to open it
- Now, tap on the three dots menu at the top right corner of the screen
- Click on Join channel
How to join Telegram channels with link
Telegram channels can also be joined via link. If you got a link via DM, tap on it, select Join, and voila, you have joined the Telegram channel.
The link method is mostly used for private Telegram channels where only a selected few are allowed. Public Telegram channels can be joined without link using the aforementioned methods for the respective devices.
FAQs
1. How do I leave a Telegram channel?
On your Android phone, open the Telegram app > go to the channel you want to leave > tap the channel’s name at the top > click on the three dots menu on the top right corner > select Leave Channel. You’ll get a pop-up message to confirm, wherein tap on Leave Channel.
If you’re an iPhone user, open the Telegram channel you want to leave in the app > select its name on the top > tap on Leave button. In the pop-up window, click on Leave Channel.
2. Can I post on a Telegram channel?
You can only post on a Telegram channel if you are the channel owner or an admin.
3. Do I need a link to join a Telegram channel?
You only need an invite link if you wish to join a private channel. Public channels are open to everyone and do not need an invite link or approval from the admin for you to join.
4. Can I mute a Telegram channel?
Yes, you can mute a Telegram channel. Simply open the Telegram app on your phone (iOS or Android), go to the channel you want to mute and tap the Mute button at the bottom.
