Telegram Channel Link: How to Get, Share, Change and Revoke It

Short answer: To see your Telegram channel link, open the channel and tap its name. A public channel’s link is its username, t.me/username, and you change it under Edit > Channel Type. A private channel uses an invite link in the form t.me/+..., which you can revoke, replace and restrict with an expiry date, a user limit or admin approval.

Your channel link is the front door. Every link in a social bio, on a website, in a QR code or in a partner’s post brings new subscribers through it. A wrong link, an expired invite or a username you changed last month quietly closes that door. This guide explains the two kinds of channel links, where to find yours, how to change it and how to manage invite links properly.

Two kinds of channel link: username and invite link

The link a channel uses depends on its type. Telegram’s channel FAQ explains that public channels have a username, can be found in Telegram search and anyone can join them. Private channels can only be joined by people the owner adds or who have an invite link.

Feature	Public channel link	Private channel invite link
Format	t.me/username	t.me/+randomcharacters
Shows in search?	Yes	No
Easy to remember?	Yes, you choose it	No, Telegram generates it
Can it be revoked?	Only by changing the username	Yes, in one tap
Limits and approval?	Through additional invite links	Yes

Public and private channels can both create additional invite links, so even a public channel can use named links for individual campaigns. If you are still deciding on the type, our comparison of public vs private Telegram channels covers the tradeoffs.

How to get your channel link

Android

1. Open the channel and tap its name at the top.
2. On a public channel, the info section shows t.me/username; long-press it to copy.
3. On a private channel, tap the pencil icon (Edit), open Channel Type and copy or share the invite link.

iPhone (iOS)

1. Open the channel and tap its name.
2. On a public channel, tap the link row to copy or share it.
3. On a private channel, go to Edit > Channel Type and copy the invite link.

Desktop

1. Open the channel and click its name in the top bar.
2. Right-click the link in the info panel and choose Copy link.
3. For a private channel, use the three-dot menu: Manage channel > Channel Type.

If you need to double-check a channel’s ID or exact username, the ID and username tools on our Telegram tools page can help.

How to change your channel username

A public channel’s link is its username. To change it:

1. Tap Edit on the channel profile.
2. Open Channel Type; it must be set to Public.
3. Type the new name in the link field. Telegram tells you right away whether it is available.
4. Save.

Telegram’s FAQ says usernames can use a-z, 0-9 and underscores, and they are case-insensitive. The app also enforces a minimum length, so very short names are rejected. Telegram offers short, premium names as collectible usernames through Fragment.

Before you change it, know the risk: the old name is released. The old t.me link stops pointing to your channel, and someone else may claim that name. Anyone who clicks your old link could end up in a different channel. Change usernames rarely, and when you do, update bios, your website, pinned posts and partner posts that use the old link.

Creating, editing and revoking invite links

Invite links are the most flexible way to control access. Telegram’s developer documentation says private invite links can optionally have an expiry date, a usage limit and a requirement for admin approval.

Create a new invite link

1. Open Edit > Invite Links (in some versions Channel Type > Manage Invite Links).
2. Tap Create a New Link.
3. Give it a name, for example “Instagram bio” or “November collab”.
4. Optionally set a time limit (the link stops working on a date) and a user limit (only this many people can join with it).
5. Save and share the link.

The biggest benefit of named links is measurement: the Invite Links screen shows how many people joined through each one. That tells you which promotion actually brings subscribers. Pair it with the channels in our guide on how to promote a Telegram channel and you will know where your budget works.

Revoke a link

If a link is circulating where it shouldn’t, for example in spam groups, revoke it. Tap the link in the Invite Links list and choose Revoke Link. According to Telegram’s documentation, revoked links can no longer be used to join. People who already joined with that link stay in the channel. When you revoke the primary invite link, Telegram generates a new primary link. Revoked links can then be deleted from the list.

Join requests: decide who gets in

Telegram added the Request Admin Approval option to invite links in its join requests update. When it is on, someone who opens the link does not join right away; they send a request. Admins see pending requests in a bar at the top of the chat, check the profiles and approve or decline.

Join requests suit paid communities, private customer channels and groups that want to keep spam accounts out. The downside is delay: if you do not review requests regularly, interested people give up. To greet people once they are approved, combine this with a welcome message.

Paid subscription links

Telegram also offers subscription links that let people join a channel for a monthly payment in Telegram Stars. According to Telegram, you set it up under Channel Settings > Channel Type > Manage Invite Links > Create a New Link by enabling Require Monthly Fee. For channels with premium content, the invite link becomes a direct revenue tool.

Sharing your channel link as a QR code

On printed material, at events or in a shop window, use a QR code instead of a typed link. Open the menu for a link on the Invite Links screen and choose Get QR Code. Telegram notes that invite links can be turned into QR codes and that the admin approval setting applies to them as well. If you create a separately named link and QR code for each event, you also see which event brought subscribers.

Common channel link mistakes

• Using the primary invite link everywhere: if it leaks you have to revoke it, and every old share breaks at once. Use one link per source.
• Changing the username often: old links break, the name can go to someone else and readers lose trust.
• Putting expiring links in permanent places: use links without an expiry date on your website and in bios.
• Mass-sending the link to strangers: Telegram explicitly asks people not to send channel links as unsolicited messages, and doing so can get an account limited. We cover the rules in Telegram limits on adding members to a channel.

Once your link is sorted and you want to raise the channel level, see the options on the Telegram Boost page. Panel orders only ask for your channel link, never a password, so make sure the link you enter is correct and current. You can follow the order status in the panel and contact the support team with any questions.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find my Telegram channel link?

Open the channel and tap its name. Public channels show a t.me/username link in the info section. For private channels, tap Edit, open Channel Type and copy the invite link there.

If I change the channel username, does the old link still work?

No. After you change the username, the old t.me link stops pointing to your channel and the old name can become available to others. Update every place where you shared the old link.

Do members leave when I revoke an invite link?

No. Nobody can join with a revoked link, but people who already joined through it stay in the channel. Revoking only stops future joins.

How do I create an invite link that expires or has a user limit?

Go to the Invite Links screen and choose Create a New Link. You can name the link, set an expiry date, cap how many people can join with it, or require admin approval before anyone joins.

Can I get a QR code for a Telegram channel link?

Yes. The menu for an invite link or channel link includes a QR code option. Telegram notes that invite links can be turned into QR codes and that the approval setting applies to those codes too.