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How to Join a Public Chat Room on Telegram

Tap through the steps to see how joining a public chat room on Telegram works.

  1. Open the search tab

    Go to Telegram's search screen from the main chat list.

  2. Search for a topic you're interested in

    Type a keyword into the search bar, or browse suggested public groups and channels related to it.

  3. Join the chat room

    Tap the group or channel you want and select join, or open the invite link if you have one.

  4. Use a separate display name if you want to

    Public groups let you participate without revealing your phone number, and you can set a different display name and photo to keep your identity separate from your personal contacts.

  5. Create your own public chat room

    You can also start your own public group or channel around a specific topic that anyone can search for and join.

Talk about shared interests without exposing your real identity

If you want to talk to people who share a specific interest without giving out your phone number or real name, a public chat room lets you join and participate freely using just a username and profile.

Regular group chats are a bit different

A public chat room is searchable and joinable by anyone, while a regular group chat usually requires a direct invite from an existing member β€” pick whichever fits how open you want the conversation to be.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can other members see my phone number in a public chat room?

No β€” public groups and channels are designed to work through a username and profile rather than exposing your phone number or personal account details to other members.

What happens if I leave a public chat room?

Like a regular chat, leaving typically removes your access to the conversation history, and you'd need to rejoin via an invite link or search to participate again.