Telegram Channel Developer Cheatsheet

Setting Up a Telegram Channel

1. Start: Open Telegram and tap the hamburger menu (≡) or the pencil icon (on mobile).
2. Choose Channel Type: "New Channel".
3. Name & Photo: Set a name, add a photo, and write a brief description.
4. Type:
   • Public: Unique username, can be found through Telegram search.
   • Private: Generates a link; whoever has the link can join.

Managing Your Channel

1. Add Admins:
   • Go to Channel Info > Administrators > Add Admin.
   • Assign specific rights.
2. Manage Subscribers:
   • View List: Channel Info > Subscribers.
   • Remove: Tap on a member > Remove.
3. Post Messages:
   • Simply type and send in the message bar.
   • You can pin messages for visibility.
4. Edit Channel:
   • Go to Channel Info > Edit (or the pencil icon).
   • Change name, photo, description, or type.

Enhancements

1. Bots: Integrate bots to automate tasks.
   • @ControllerBot: Schedule posts.
   • @Manybot: Custom commands and posts.
2. Link Channels: Share one channel's post to another.
3. Discussion Groups: Link a group chat for members to discuss posts.
   • Edit Channel > Discussion > Link Group.
4. Statistics: View detailed stats if your channel has over 1000 members.
   • Channel Info > Statistics.

Safety & Privacy

1. Turn On Two-Step Verification:
   • Settings > Privacy and Security > Two-Step Verification.
2. Backup Channel:
   • Regularly back up content and subscriber lists.
3. Limit Spam:
   • Use bots like @Shieldy_bot to prevent spam in linked discussion groups.
4. Check Links: Before sharing, ensure links are safe.
5. Restrict Forwarding: Limit the ability for subscribers to forward your posts to protect original content.
6. Reporting: Encourage subscribers to report suspicious activity or spam.
7. Silent Messages: Send a message without notification by holding the send button and selecting "Send without sound".

Promoting Your Channel

1. Share Link: Share the invite link on social media, websites, etc.
2. Cross-Promotion: Collaborate with other channel admins to promote each other.
3. Listing: Add your channel to Telegram directory websites like tlgrm.eu/channels.
4. Engaging Content: Regular, valuable, and interactive content retains and attracts members.

Charging for access to your Telegram channel

1. Whop Telegram Bot: Sell access to your channel.

Tools & Resources

1. Telegra.ph: Create rich articles to share on Telegram.
2. Telemetr: Submit your channel.

Useful Commands

• @channel: Notify all subscribers in a post.
• #hashtag: Categorize and find related content.
• $ticker: For stock or crypto channels, indicates a ticker symbol.