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As a widespread communication platform, Telegram has various features such as chat folders, editing of sent images, scheduled messages, and more.
One of the most useful Telegram options is to invite new people to chats and groups using links. This feature is an essential social aspect of the platform and can be used relatively quickly across devices.
This article will show you how to create a link in Telegram on Android and iOS devices, as well as on a PC.
How to create a link in Telegram on an iPhone
The methods to create a Telegram The link on an iPhone will differ slightly depending on whether you want to invite people to a public or private group.
Follow these steps to create a private group invite link.
- Launch Telegram and go to Chats.
- Find the private group you want to invite people to and tap it.
- Once you open the group, you will see its image located at the top right. Tap the image.
- The screen will show a list of group members and there will be an “Add Members” button at the top of that list. Tap “Add Members” to continue.
- Select the “Invite to group via link” option. This will display the group invite link and offer several actions: “Copy Link”, “Revoke Link”, and “Share Link”. You can choose to copy or share the link. If you tap “Copy link”, continue with step 6. If you choose “Share link”, continue with step 7.
- The “Copy Link” feature sends the invitation link to your clipboard. From there, you can paste the link into a message in another app.
- When you tap “Share link,” Telegram will ask you to select an app. Once you do that, you can forward the link directly to the person you want to invite using your chosen app.
The method for creating a link to a public group represents a variation of the steps described above.
- Open Telegram, then select Chats.
- Locate the public channel that you want to share using a link.
- Tapping on the channel will bring up the chat. Select the profile picture in the upper right corner.
- Tap “Edit.”
- Then look for the “Invitation Links”.
- The link will automatically be copied to the clipboard after you tap it.
How to create a link in Telegram on an Android device
If you want to create and send an invite link to a Telegram group on Android, you will find the process relatively simple. However, the methods will vary depending on whether or not you own the group.
Here’s how to create an invite link to a group you own.
- Launch Telegram and open your group.
- Tap the group name located at the top of the screen.
- The new screen will show all the current members of the group, along with the “Notifications”, “Media Sharing” and “Add Member” options. Tap “Add Member.”
- Select “Invite group via link.”
- You’ll see the invitation link, as well as options to copy, revoke, and share. Tap “Copy link” or “Share link.” Since these actions work differently, you must go to step 6 if you choose “Copy link” or skip to step 7 for the “Share link” method.
- When you copy the Telegram group invite link, it will be available on your clipboard. From there, you can paste the link into any other social or messaging app.
- When you select “Share Link”, a menu containing sharing options will appear. You can choose an application through which to send the link, after which you will need to specify the recipient.
If you want to invite people to a group that you don’t own, you can create a link using a very similar method.
- Open Telegram and enter the desired group.
- Display group information by tapping the group name visible at the top.
- You will see various information about the group. Locate the invitation link; should start with “t.me/”.
- Press and hold the link. This will copy it to the clipboard, allowing you to share the link via any platform you choose.
How to create a link in Telegram on a PC
Creating an invite link for Telegram on a PC is essentially a copy and paste process. The method consists of the following steps.
- Open the browser on your PC. Telegram has no browser restrictions, so any browser of your choice will do.
- Go to the Telegram browser version. If this is your first time using Telegram in this way, you will need to enter your phone number and continue with the verification code that the application will send you.
- Once you are logged into your account, find the chat you want in the list and click on it.
- With the chat open, click on the group name to open a pop-up window containing the details.
- You will see, among other options, the “Link” button. Click on it and the link will be copied.
How to create a link in Telegram on an iPad
How to create a Telegram invite link on an iPad will depend on whether you are inviting people to a public or private group.
Here’s how to send an invite link for a private group.
- Open Telegram and then go to Chats.
- Tap a private group.
- Once the group opens, tap on your profile photo.
- You will see the list of group members. Tap the “Add Members” button just above the list.
- Go to “Invite group via link” to see the invitation link. There will be several options available: you can copy, revoke or share the link. Choose “Copy link” and follow the next step in this guide or “Share link”, in which case you will need to go to step 7.
- The “Copy Link” option copies the Telegram link to your clipboard. You can share the link by pasting it into a messaging app.
- When you tap “Share Link”, an app selection message will appear. When you choose an app, you will need to select a recipient and they will receive the link automatically.
Creating a public Telegram group link is a slightly different process than above.
- Launch Telegram and tap Chats.
- Find the public channel you want to share.
- Tap the channel to view the chat, then tap the profile picture.
- Tap “Edit.”
- Then look for the “Invitation Links”.
- The link will automatically be copied to the clipboard after you tap it.
Share the fun
Creating and sharing Telegram links is relatively simple, regardless of your device. Following the methods described will certainly help you invite more people to the public or private groups that interest you.