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Telegram Groups and Channels: Create One, Add Admins and Fix Invite Links

Telegram groups can have up to 200,000 members; channels broadcast to unlimited subscribers. Most group problems come down to admin rights, invite links that were revoked, expired or hit their limit, or spam, which Telegram gives admins tools to stop.

Edited by Michael Michael Reviewed 4 min read 2 fixes Messages & Messenger

Quick answer

Create a group: iPhone: new message icon (top right of Chats) > New Group. Android: the pencil button > New Group. Desktop: menu (top left) > New Group. Invite link: Group Info > Add Member > Invite to Group via Link. A link stops working if it’s revoked, past its expiry date or used up its member limit. Leaving as owner? Pick a new owner first so the group keeps running.

What do you need?

Does this match what you see?

  • A Telegram invite link says it’s expired or invalid.
  • You can’t find where to add an admin.
  • Your group is getting spam.

iPhone & iPadAndroidComputer (browser)

Based on Telegram’s FAQ (Groups and Channels), text supplied by the site owner on November 9, 2026.

Why this happens: the possible causes

Why an invite link stops working (Telegram FAQ).

  • The link was revokedCheck this first

    Telegram says a revoked link stops working immediately.

  • It expired or hit its limitCheck this first

    Invite links can have an expiry date and a limit on how many people can use them.

  • Admin approval is requiredPossible

    Links can require an admin to approve everyone who joins.

Try these 60-second checks first

  • Ask the group admin for a fresh link.

How to fix it, step by step

Work through these in order. They start with the quickest, safest checks and only move to steps that sign you out or remove data later.

Fix 1: Create a group

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Telegram’s steps for each app.

iPhone & iPad

  1. In Chats, tap the new message icon (top right) > New Group.

Android

  1. Tap the round pencil icon in the chat list > New Group.

Computer (browser)

  1. Telegram Desktop: click the menu button (top left) > New Group.

Did it work? The new group appears in your chats.

Fix 2: Add an admin

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Admins help manage the group, each with rights you choose.

iPhone & iPad

  1. Open Group Info (tap the photo at the top right of the chat) > Group Settings > Administrators.

Android

  1. Open Group Info (tap the name in the header) > the pencil icon (top right) > Administrators.

Computer (browser)

  1. Telegram Desktop: in the group, click … (top right) > Manage group > Administrators.

Telegram says you can set each admin’s rights in detail, and add bots as admins (for example, to screen join requests).

Did it work? The person appears under Administrators.

Create one: Group Info > Add Member > Invite to Group via Link. Anyone with Telegram can join through it.

  • Links can have a name, an expiry date and a limit on how many people can use them.
  • You can require admin approval for everyone who joins.
  • If you revoke a link, Telegram says it stops working immediately: share a new one.
  • Channel owners can create paid links that need a monthly payment in Stars.

Stop spam in your group

  • Turn on Aggressive Anti-Spam in large groups to use Telegram’s full anti-spam tools.
  • Require join requests for new members, and optionally add AI bots as admins to screen them.
  • Set default permissions to stop members posting certain kinds of content, or stop members messaging altogether.
  • Recent Actions shows what happened in the group in the last 48 hours.

Groups vs channels

Which to use (Telegram FAQ)
GroupChannel
SizeUp to 200,000 membersUnlimited subscribers
Who postsMembers (within permissions)Admins; posts show the channel’s name
Talking backEveryone chatsDirect Messages, suggested posts, or a discussion group for comments

Files: up to 2 GB each in groups (4 GB with Premium).

Channels: create one, add subscribers and get comments

Create a channel: iPhone: new message icon (top right of Chats) > New Channel. Android: the round pencil icon > New Channel. Posts are signed with the channel’s name, not yours, and new subscribers see the whole history.

  • Public vs private: a public channel has a username, so anyone can find and join it in search. A private channel needs you to add people or share an invite link. Telegram says private channels with publicly shared invite links are treated like public ones in content disputes.
  • Can’t add more people? Telegram says the owner can add only the first 200 subscribers. After that, share the channel’s t.me link (public) or an invite link (private).
  • Don’t send channel links to strangers. Telegram warns that if they report it as spam, you may be banned from contacting other people. See Telegram account limited.
  • Deleted posts disappear for all subscribers.
  • View counts look high? Telegram says views include forwarded copies and are approximate: after about 4 days it forgets you saw a post and counts you again, so you can see several views even in a private channel where you’re the only member.
  • Who posted it? Only shown if the owner turns on admin signatures (a name, without a profile link).
  • Comments: link a discussion group to the channel and each post gets a comment button; comments also appear in the group.

Leaving a group you own

Telegram says to pick a new owner at the same time, so the group keeps running. If you delete your account instead, groups you created are left without a creator, though admins keep their rights.

How to know it worked

  • Your group is set up and people can join.

Still not working? Your next steps

  1. Can’t message people who aren’t your contacts? See Telegram account limited.

Official help routes

SocialAppFix can’t see or change your account. For account decisions, recovery and appeals, only the platform’s own tools can help. These links go to the official sites.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my Telegram invite link not working?

It may have been revoked, expired, or reached its member limit, or it may need admin approval. Ask an admin for a new link.

How many people can be in a Telegram group?

Telegram says up to 200,000. Channels have no subscriber limit.

How do I add an admin in Telegram?

iPhone: Group Info > Group Settings > Administrators. Android: Group Info > pencil > Administrators. Desktop: … > Manage group > Administrators.

Why can’t I add more people to my Telegram channel?

Telegram says the owner can add only the first 200 subscribers. After that, share the channel’s t.me link or an invite link.

Why does my Telegram channel show more views than subscribers?

Telegram says views include forwarded copies and are approximate; after about 4 days it counts you again if you view a post.

What happens if the owner leaves a Telegram group?

Telegram says to pick a new owner when leaving so the group keeps running.

Sources and how we checked this guide

We base steps on the platforms’ own help pages and the phone makers’ official guides. Menu names change often and can differ by device, app version and region. Where a platform page could not be independently read, we link it so you can check the current wording yourself.

  1. Telegram FAQ (external site, opens in a new tab)Telegram · checked 9 November 2026
  2. Channels FAQ (external site, opens in a new tab)Telegram · checked 9 November 2026

Last reviewed 9 November 2026 by the SocialAppFix editorial team against the sources above. Next scheduled review: 9 May 2027. Editor: Michael Michael. How we write and review guides.

What changed
  • 9 November 2026: First published.

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