Telegram is a popular messaging app that offers much more than just chatting. One of the standout features of Telegram is channels – tools for broadcasting messages to large audiences. Channels can have unlimited members and only admins can post in them. This makes Telegram channels ideal for efficiently sharing news, content, files and more with a community.
If you’re new to Telegram, you may be wondering – how do I find and join interesting channels? Here is a detailed guide on discovering and subscribing to new Telegram channels on mobile and desktop.
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Search for Channels in the Telegram App
The easiest way to find new channels is to search directly in the Telegram app.
On mobile:
- Tap the search icon at the top right (magnifying glass icon)
- Type a relevant keyword related to your interests, e.g. “technology”, “sports”, “movies” etc.
- Tap the search result to open the channel
- Tap “Join” to subscribe
On desktop:
- Click the search bar at the top left
- Type “@” followed by keywords, e.g. “@technology”
- Select the channel from the search results
- Click “Join” to subscribe
This search method shows channels that match your keywords and are public. However, there are many more channels that won’t show up.
Use Online Telegram Channel Directories
For the most extensive channel search, use online Telegram directories. These compile huge lists of channels neatly organized by topic and popularity.
Some recommended sites are:
- TGStat – Directory of over 1.5 million Telegram channels
- Telegram Channels – 21K+ channels across 18 categories
- Telegram Directory – Search channels, groups and bots
To use these sites:
- Browse categories or use search bar to find relevant channels
- Preview channel details like member count, recent posts
- Click subscribe to open the channel in Telegram
- Tap “Join” in the Telegram app
You can discover incredibly niche channels through these repositories.
Join Via Invite Links
Some Telegram channels are private and accessible only through invite links. To join such a channel:
- Ask a channel member to provide the invite link
- Tap the invite link to open Telegram
- Select ‘Join Channel’
Getting an invite link directly gives you access to exclusive or closed channels.
Tips for Finding Great Channels
- Search for channels in your native language for better content
- High member counts don’t guarantee quality – check recent posts
- Join channel announcement groups to discover new channels
- Enable notifications from interesting channels
Take some time to explore the vast world of Telegram channels. There are gems to uncover in every topic you can imagine!
Joining Channels on Desktop
Joining channels through the Telegram desktop site is easy.
- Go to web.telegram.org
- Click the search bar on the left
- Type “@” followed by the channel name, e.g. “@news”
- Select the channel and click “Join”
That’s it! The channel is now added to your subscriptions.
Conclusion
Telegram channels open up a treasure trove of content – you just need to know where to look. Use in-app search, online directories and invite links to discover and subscribe to new channels. Join channels across all your interests to create a personalized Telegram experience.
