Creator Studio | Add channel or group
Use Add Channel or Add Group in Creator Studio to submit a public Telegram community listing.
| Flow | URL |
|---|---|
| Add channel | /creator/communities/new?type=channel |
| Add group | /creator/communities/new?type=group |
| Choose type first | Become a creator → Channel or Group |
Step 1: Username or link
Enter a public @username or full https://t.me/… link. Private invite links are not supported.
Examples:
@durovhttps://t.me/my_channelhttps://t.me/my_group
Click Fetch. TG.app loads name, description, icon, and listing type (channel vs group) from the Telegram API when possible.
You can set the expected type (Channel or Group) before fetch; the API may override it after detection.
Step 2: Details and submit
Review and edit:
| Field | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Title shown in the catalog | Yes |
| Type | Channel or Group | Yes |
| Short description | One line (max 150 chars) | Yes |
| Description | Full description | Yes |
| Telegram link | Public t.me/@username | Yes |
| Icon | From Telegram or upload | Recommended |
| Category | e.g. Social, Finance, Games | Yes |
| Tags | Optional keywords | No |
Check I administer this channel or group, then Submit for review.
For ranking in Telegram global search, see Telegram search SEO.
Validation rules
- Link must be a public Telegram @username (not a bot mini-app path, not a private invite).
- Channel and group listings cannot use a website URL as the primary open link.
- You must confirm administration of the channel or group you submit.
After submit
The listing appears under Channels & Groups (/creator/communities) with status Pending until moderation approves it.
Approved listings show on /communities and in relevant categories.
Channel and group owners can enable Community monetization after approval.