How to find and join groups on the Telegram messaging app, with or without an invite link

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How to find and join groups on the Telegram messaging app, with or without an invite link
It's easy to join Telegram groups from the mobile app or desktop program.NurPhoto / Contributor/Getty Images
  • You can find and join Telegram groups for topics you like, whether you have an invite link or not.
  • Telegram is a cloud-based messaging app that also has the option for end-to-end encryption.
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Telegram is a cloud-based messaging app with the option for end-to-end encryption.

You can use Telegram to send messages with just a few people, or with groups of up to 200,000 members.

There are two ways to join a group. One is by clicking on a link. The other is by seeking out and joining a specific group.

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How to join a Telegram group from an invite link

1. To start, you must already have a Telegram account. You can join a group either from the app or on a desktop program.

2. When somebody sends you a link, click on it. It will start with https://t.me/ (for example, https://t.me/AppleUsersGroup).

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3. The link will open in your Telegram app. Tap on "Join Group" to join it.

How to find and join groups on the Telegram messaging app, with or without an invite link
Click on "Join Group" at the bottom of the chat.Ryan Ariano/Business Insider

How to find and join a Telegram Group without an invite link

Many websites and entities have public groups and channels. A group is a chat run by one person, or a few people, that allows up to 200,000 members.

1. To find a group, the best place to start is by searching the web for groups that match your interests. https://Tdirectory.me is a great resource for finding groups.

How to find and join groups on the Telegram messaging app, with or without an invite link
There are many online resources for finding Telegram groups, such as the site Tdirectory.me.Ryan Ariano/Business Insider

2. When you find a group you want to join, click on it and click "Join Group" on the group's About page in the Telegram app. If it's a private group, you'll have to click on a link asking to be approved before you can join.

How to find and join groups on the Telegram messaging app, with or without an invite link
You can click on "Join Group" through this directory and (if necessary) follow the prompt to join the group in the Telegram app.Ryan Ariano/Business Insider

3. Once you've been approved, the group will then show up in your Telegram chats.

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