How to Search for Telegram Groups and Channels

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How to Find and Join Public Telegram Groups and Channels

Joining public groups or channels on Telegram is easy if you know the exact name or username. You can also request an invitation from the admin or creator.

On the Telegram Desktop App or Web

Step 1: Launch theTelegramdesktop app. Then, go to thesearch boxin the left pane above the chats.

Step 2: Now, type the group’s or channel’s name or username, and from the search results, click on the one you want to join.

Step 3: Finally, click theJoinorJoin Channelbutton to enable yourself to message or share content in the group.

That’s it. You searched and joined the group or channel you wanted to join. If you don’t have access to a desktop and want to search for groups or channels in the Telegram mobile app, continue reading.

Also Read:How to hide your phone number on Telegram

On Telegram Mobile App (Android or iOS)

Step 1: Open theTelegramapp. Once launched, tap themagnifying glassicon at the top-right corner.

Step 2: Now, type thepublic grouporchannel name, and from the search results, tap on the one you wish to join.

Step 3: Finally, click theJoin GrouporJoin Channelbutton to enable yourself to message or share content in the group.

There you go. You have joined a public Telegram group or channel without a Telegram group or channel link. This was the case when the group or channel was open to everyone. But what if the group or the channel is private? keep reading.

How to Join Private Telegram Groups

Private groups or private channels cannot be found when searched on Telegram. To join a private group or channel, you must be invited or have an invite link. If you already have the invitation link, let’s begin with the steps for the desktop.

On the Telegram Desktop App or Web

Step 1: Launch theTelegramdesktop app. Then, navigate to thechatconsisting of the invitation link.

Step 2: Click theinvitation link.

If you revert to the same chat, the invitation link has likely expired, or the private group or channel no longer exists.

Step 3: Depending on the privacy settings, you can navigate through the older chats before joining. Once sure, click theJoin GrouporJoin Channelbutton.

If you don’t have access to your desktop and want to do the same using a mobile device, continue reading.

Also Read:What are Telegram read receipts, and can you turn them off?

On Telegram Mobile App (Android or iOS)

Step 1: Open theTelegramapp. Once launched, navigate to thechatcontaining the invitation link.

Step 2: Tap theinvitation link. Finally, click theJoin GrouporJoin buttonto enable yourself to message or share content in the group.

That’s about it. Once you join the group or channel, depending on the privacy settings in place, you can look back at the conversation, including shared images, videos, or gifs that members had shared before you joined the group.

FAQs

Telegram does not have a built-in age restriction feature. However, some groups or channels might have their rules regarding age limits.

Telegram does not impose a specific limit on the number of groups you can join. However, based on your device’s storage and performance, there may be practical limits.

Also Read:How to manage downloads in Telegram

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Last updated on 19 August, 2024

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