How to create a Telegram channel in a few simple steps

For some time now it has become all the rage for many influencers and publishers to open a channel on Telegram. If you are also interested in doing it, I suggest you read this tutorial on how to create a Telegram channel in a few simple steps .

Have you already installed Telegram and after reading our guide on how Telegram works , are you going to start using it? So let’s see how the messaging app, a valid alternative to WhatsApp, allows you to create channels starting from their design up to adding followers and publishing content.

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Here’s how to effortlessly create a channel on Telegram
- What is a Telegram channel
- How to create a public Telegram channel
- How to create a private Telegram channel
- Other information
- How to create a successful and quality Telegram channel

Here’s how to effortlessly create a channel on Telegram

Before giving you all the information regarding the public and private Telegram channels, let’s try to understand what their functions are and what they actually are for.

What is a Telegram channel

The Telegram channels are created chat and operated by one or more directors and consist of members who can receive messages, but unlike Telegram groups , can neither answer nor comment. All channels have an unlimited number of subscribers and sent messages are tagged with the channel name.

When users join the channel they can view the entire history of the channel . This is why more and more often: companies, influencers and Internet sites use Telegram channels to inform their audience about their activities and to propose interesting offers. For an example of a channel, I suggest you consult our guide to the best Telegram channels .

In these broadcast lists, the administrator, who can invite the first 200 subscribers to the channel, can add, remove subscribers, change the name of the channel and send text messages, photos, links, images, documents, videos, notes and various types of audio. He can also add other admins to help manage the channel, but he can also remove them.

On Telegram there are two types of channels:

Public channel: this type of channel has a username and a telegram.me link (for example me/informareait ) and can be found by anyone using the Telegram search, and then join. You can share the link on social networks (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) or advertise it on other Internet sites or forums.
Private channel: very similar to a newsletter or closed companies, to access a channel of this type you need an invitation link to join or you can be added directly by the administrator.

Here are all the steps to create a public and private Telegram channel from a PC or smartphone.

How to create a public Telegram channel

Here are all the steps to follow for creating a public Telegram channel.

Open Telegramon an Android or iOS mobile device and press on the pencil icon , at the bottom right, to make New message .
Select the New Channeloption at the top.
Type in a nameand description of the channel (you can also upload a photo of the channel or an emoji) and confirm by pressing the check √ or Next ).
Select the Public Channeloption and type in the permanent link that will identify it and from which to access via the Web.
Once you have entered the link, check if it is available, otherwise you will have to type another one.
Confirmby pressing the check mark ✓ next to Channel Settings or click Next .
In Add subscribers, select the members to be included in your channel by choosing them from the address book and press the arrow symbol ->, to continue.
You have successfully created your Telegram channel, you can start publishing.

How to create a private Telegram channel

Creating a private Telegram channel follows the same procedure as the one I explained to you for public channels, except for a few small differences.

Open Telegramand press on the pencil icon , at the bottom right, to make New message .
Select the New Channeloption at the top.
Enter the nameand description of the channel , enter a channel photo and click on the check mark ✓ or Next .
This time select the Private Channeloption .
In the Invitation linksection , you can copy the channel link, automatically generated, by clicking on the Copy button or send it to whoever you want, by pressing the Share button .
Confirmby pressing the check mark ✓ next to Channel Settings or click Next .
Add members by selecting them from your contacts and clicking on the check mark ✓or
You have successfully created your private Telegram channel, you can start publishing.

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Other information

Remember that private channels with the public invite link are treated as public channels in case of content disputes . Furthermore, both types of channels can be reported, if they infringe copyright , by sending a complaint to [email protected] .

Each post in a channel has a view counter ( eye icon ). Views of forwarded copies of messages are also included in the total count. By doing this, you will be able to see how far your message has spread.

In case he wants to have his name appear in a message, each channel administrator can have his own signature .

Finally, there is the possibility to create a channel as a discussion group and get feedback using the bot: @discussbot . Subscribers will see a comment button for any post in the channel and can write by commenting in sorted threads. In this regard, you may also be interested in our guide on the best Telegram bots .

How to create a successful and quality Telegram channel

Now that you have created your Telegram channel it is good to keep these tips in mind that will help you manage it successfully.

Create a name and logo that represent you. The name you give to your Telegram channel will have to identify your business and, if you decide to make it public together with your logo, it will have to represent your brand and project. So be careful, because it will become the link that will bring subscribers to your channel.
Give information in the bio. In the channel description you have 255 characters with spaces included, explain well who you are and what you will offer to future members of your channel.
Try to be original. You will have to compete with other channels that deal with the same topics as you, so try to stand out from the competition and work hard.
What not to do. Avoid copying, do not spam, do not publish copyrighted content, avoid quarrels.
Take care of form and content. Write quality content and curate it in form by showing mastery in what you write.
Publish consistently. Do not leave the channel for too many days, try to publish with a certain balance, avoiding publishing too much. You may get bored and push subscribers to leave the channel.
Try posting at different times. Consult the statistics to understand the best times to publish. For teens, you may want to post during after school hours, while for adults, during the lunch break or in the evening hours.
How to grow the number of members. Spread your channel link for social networks, in your email signature, in your blog post or in the ProgressTelegram project , which collects and reports public channels and more.

As you can see, there are many tips to keep in mind if you want to make your Telegram channel become quality or successful. Unfortunately there is no magic formula , the important thing is to use ingenuity, tenacity and a great desire to do.